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Social Studies 5

First Colonies

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Rhode Island - Why was colony founded? Roger Williams and Anne Hutchinson wanted everyone to be able to practice religion freely.
Massachusetts - Why was colony founded? Puritans wanted to start a colony so that they could follow there befiefs.
New York - Why was colony founded? The Dutch wanted to set up trading posts.
Pennsylvania - Why was colony founded? William Penn wanted Quakers to live safely.
Maryland - Why was colony founded? Ceciluis Calvert wanted a safe place for Catholics to practice religion.
Georgia - Why was colony founded? Protection from Spain and debtors to pay off debts.
Rhode Island - Geography and climate Winters - harsh Summers - rainy Soil - good Forests and rivers
Massachusetts - Geography and climate Winters - very harsh Soil - rocky Forests and clean water
New York - Geography and climate Winters - cold Summers - hot Rocks and minerals A natural harbor
Pennsylvania - Geography and climate Winters - cold and snowy Soil - rich for farming Forests and plentiful rivers
Maryland - Geography and climate Summers - hot and steamy Weather encouraged mosquitoes Chesapeake Bay
Georgia - Geography and climate Summers - hot and humid Swamps in south Forests in north
Rhode Island - Jobs available? Farmer / trader / slave trader
Massachusetts - Jobs available? Farmer / whaler / ship builder
New York - Jobs available? Farmer / miner / sailor
Pennsylvania - Jobs available? Farmer / lumberman / merchants
Maryland - Jobs available? Farmer / lumberman / fisherman
Georgia - Jobs available? Farmer / shoemaker / blacksmith
Rhode Island - Who could participate in government? Very democratic government
Massachusetts - Who could participate in government? Only men and Puritans could vote
New York - Who could participate in government? Ruled by an appointed British official
Pennsylvania - Who could participate in government? A general assembly met to pass laws
Maryland - Who could participate in government? Only white men could vote
Georgia - Who could participate in government? A British king ran the government
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