1. Colonial America The Original 13 Colonies

2. - Settlers came to the “New World” from European countries -New World = North America

4. I. 13 Original Colonies A. Many settlers founded their colony based on religious freedom (Puritans/Pilgrims). i. The first colonies were founded on the eastern coast of North America ii. The first European settlers were English, Dutch and French settlers iii. The English founded the first permanent settlement in 1607, called Jamestown. They hoped to find gold in the “New World.”

5. I. 13 Original Colonies B. Kings/Queens of England founded colonies for economic opportunities. i. Joint-stock company – business that was granted land to generate profit ii. Virginia Company of London: established Jamestown in 1607

6. II. The Pilgrims A. In 1620 a second group of settlers, the Pilgrims, left England on the Mayflower B. The set up a colony at Plymouth (located in modern day Massachusetts) C. Afterwards other colonies sprung up along the Atlantic coast, from Maine to Georgia

7. III. Other Settlers to the New World A. In 1664 Dutch settlers founded a settlement along the mouth of the Hudson River – they called it New Amsterdam later renaming the town New York

8. III. Other Settlers to the New World B. In the 18 th century more colonist began to arrive i. Conflict between the English and the French irrupted over territory in Canada ii. The English/French conflict eventually led to a war in the mid 18 th century