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The Thirteen ColoniesThe Thirteen Colonies

By: Ms. AartmanBy: Ms. Aartman

HistoryHistory

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When the Colonies were When the Colonies were FoundedFounded

► Virginia (1607)Virginia (1607)► Massachusetts (1620)Massachusetts (1620)► New York (1626)New York (1626)► Maryland (1633)Maryland (1633)► Rhode Island (1636)Rhode Island (1636)► Connecticut (1636)Connecticut (1636)► Delaware (1638)Delaware (1638)► New Hampshire (1638)New Hampshire (1638)► North Carolina (1653)North Carolina (1653)► South Carolina (1663)South Carolina (1663)► New Jersey (1664)New Jersey (1664)► Pennsylvania (1682)Pennsylvania (1682)► Georgia (1732)Georgia (1732)

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The New England ColoniesThe New England Colonies

►MassachusettsMassachusetts► Rhode IslandRhode Island► ConnecticutConnecticut►New HampshireNew Hampshire

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MassachusettsMassachusetts► Founded originally as two Founded originally as two

different colonies: Plymouth different colonies: Plymouth Colony in 1620 by the Pilgrims, Colony in 1620 by the Pilgrims, and Massachusetts Bay Colony and Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1630 by the Puritans. The in 1630 by the Puritans. The two colonies were united in two colonies were united in 1691. (John Winthrop)1691. (John Winthrop)

► Great for fishing, growing corn, Great for fishing, growing corn, and raising livestock.and raising livestock.

► Also, great place for lumbering Also, great place for lumbering and shipbuilding.and shipbuilding.

► Name came from a tribal word Name came from a tribal word meaning “large hill place.”meaning “large hill place.”

► Officially became a state on Officially became a state on February 6, 1788.February 6, 1788.

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Rhode IslandRhode Island► Settled by two different Massachusetts groups and was united Settled by two different Massachusetts groups and was united

in 1644. (Roger Williams)in 1644. (Roger Williams)► Rhode Island was a great place for raising livestock, dairy, and Rhode Island was a great place for raising livestock, dairy, and

fishing.fishing.► It was also a good area for lumbering.It was also a good area for lumbering.► The name came from the Dutch, meaning “red island.”The name came from the Dutch, meaning “red island.”► Officially became a state on May 29, 1790.Officially became a state on May 29, 1790.

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ConnecticutConnecticut

► Founded by settlers originally from Massachusetts and other Founded by settlers originally from Massachusetts and other colonies. Was named New Haven Colony in 1638 and soon colonies. Was named New Haven Colony in 1638 and soon renamed Connecticut. (Thomas Hooker)renamed Connecticut. (Thomas Hooker)

► Great land for growing wheat and corn and for catching fish.Great land for growing wheat and corn and for catching fish.► Its name came from an Algonquin word, meaning “beside the Its name came from an Algonquin word, meaning “beside the

long tidal river.”long tidal river.”► Officially became a state on February 6, 1788.Officially became a state on February 6, 1788.

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New HampshireNew Hampshire► Originally part of Maine, but Originally part of Maine, but

became its own colony in became its own colony in 1629. Then from 1641-1643, 1629. Then from 1641-1643, it became part of it became part of Massachusetts. Finally, in Massachusetts. Finally, in 1679 it became its own 1679 it became its own colony again. (John colony again. (John Wheelwright)Wheelwright)

► Great place to manufacture Great place to manufacture textiles and for shipbuilding.textiles and for shipbuilding.

► It also, had good land for It also, had good land for growing potatoes and the growing potatoes and the water surrounding it was water surrounding it was great for fishing. great for fishing.

► Named for the “county of Named for the “county of Hampshire in England.”Hampshire in England.”

► Officially became a state on Officially became a state on June 21, 1788.June 21, 1788.

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The Middle ColoniesThe Middle Colonies

►New YorkNew York ►DelawareDelaware►New JerseyNew Jersey► PennsylvaniaPennsylvania

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New YorkNew York

► Founded by the Dutch West Founded by the Dutch West India Company and was India Company and was known as “New Netherland.” known as “New Netherland.” It was renamed in 1664 It was renamed in 1664 when the English took when the English took control. (Peter Minuit)control. (Peter Minuit)

► Area was great for Area was great for shipbuilding and iron works.shipbuilding and iron works.

► Also, a good place to grow Also, a good place to grow grain, rice, indigo, and grain, rice, indigo, and wheat and to raise cattle.wheat and to raise cattle.

► Named for the “Duke of Named for the “Duke of York.”York.”

► Officially became a state on Officially became a state on July 26, 1788.July 26, 1788.

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DelawareDelaware

► Originally settled by the Originally settled by the Swedes, but taken over by Swedes, but taken over by the Dutch in 1655. Then the Dutch in 1655. Then England took control in England took control in 1664. Finally, in 1682, the 1664. Finally, in 1682, the land was granted to William land was granted to William Penn. (Peter Minuit)Penn. (Peter Minuit)

► Great area for fishing and Great area for fishing and lumbering.lumbering.

► Named for the Delaware Named for the Delaware tribe and an early governor tribe and an early governor of Virginia, “Lord de la of Virginia, “Lord de la Warr.”Warr.”

► Officially became a state on Officially became a state on December 7, 1787.December 7, 1787.

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New JerseyNew Jersey

► Originally settled by the Dutch, but in 1644 it was Originally settled by the Dutch, but in 1644 it was taken over by England.taken over by England.

► Great place for ironworking and lumbering.Great place for ironworking and lumbering.► Named for the “Isle of Jersey in England.”Named for the “Isle of Jersey in England.”► Officially became a state on December 18, 1787.Officially became a state on December 18, 1787.

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PennsylvaniaPennsylvania► Settled by the Dutch and Settled by the Dutch and

Swedes, but England took Swedes, but England took control in 1664. Then it was control in 1664. Then it was granted to William Penn by granted to William Penn by Charles II in 1681.Charles II in 1681.

► Great place to grow and Great place to grow and raise wheat, corn, cattle, and raise wheat, corn, cattle, and dairy.dairy.

► Also known as a place for Also known as a place for papermaking, shipbuilding, papermaking, shipbuilding, and textiles.and textiles.

► Named for William Penn and Named for William Penn and for the Latin word for the Latin word sylvaniasylvania, , meaning “forest.”meaning “forest.”

► Officially became a state on Officially became a state on December 12, 1787.December 12, 1787.

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The Southern ColoniesThe Southern Colonies

► VirginiaVirginia►MarylandMaryland►North CarolinaNorth Carolina► South CarolinaSouth Carolina►GeorgiaGeorgia

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VirginiaVirginia

► Founded by the London Founded by the London Company (John Smith).Company (John Smith).

► Great place to grow Great place to grow tobacco, wheat, and tobacco, wheat, and corn.corn.

► Named for England’s Named for England’s Queen Elizabeth I. Queen Elizabeth I. (“Virgin Queen”)(“Virgin Queen”)

► Officially became a Officially became a state on June 25, 1788.state on June 25, 1788.

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MarylandMaryland

► Land was granted to Land was granted to Lord Baltimore.Lord Baltimore.

► Great land to grow Great land to grow corn, wheat, rice, and corn, wheat, rice, and indigo.indigo.

► Also a good place for Also a good place for shipbuilding and iron shipbuilding and iron works.works.

► Named for “Queen Named for “Queen Henrietta Maria of Henrietta Maria of England.”England.”

► Officially became a Officially became a state on April 28, 1788.state on April 28, 1788.

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North CarolinaNorth Carolina

► Settled by members of Settled by members of the other colonies. the other colonies. Granted a private Granted a private company in 1663 and company in 1663 and divided into two colonies divided into two colonies in 1711.in 1711.

► Great place to grow Great place to grow indigo, rice, and tobacco.indigo, rice, and tobacco.

► Name came from the Name came from the Latin word Latin word caroluscarolus, , meaning “Charles.”meaning “Charles.”

► Officially became a state Officially became a state on November 21, 1789.on November 21, 1789.

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South CarolinaSouth Carolina► Originally part of the Carolina Originally part of the Carolina

Colony. Separated in 1711, Colony. Separated in 1711, and became a Royal and became a Royal Providence in 1729.Providence in 1729.

► Like North Carolina it had Like North Carolina it had great land for growing indigo, great land for growing indigo, rice, tobacco, and cotton. rice, tobacco, and cotton.

► South Carolina’s land could South Carolina’s land could also support the raising of also support the raising of cattle.cattle.

► Like North Carolina, the Like North Carolina, the name came from the Latin name came from the Latin word word caroluscarolus, meaning , meaning “Charles.”“Charles.”

► Officially became a state on Officially became a state on May 23, 1788.May 23, 1788.

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GeorgiaGeorgia

► Granted a private Granted a private company by George II in company by George II in 1732 and was settled a 1732 and was settled a year later in Savannah. year later in Savannah. (James Oglethorpe)(James Oglethorpe)

► Great land for growing Great land for growing indigo, rice, and sugar.indigo, rice, and sugar.

► Named for England’s Named for England’s King George II.King George II.

► Officially became a state Officially became a state on January 2, 1788.on January 2, 1788.

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Students will Know…Students will Know…

►The Original Thirteen Colonies and be The Original Thirteen Colonies and be able to label them on a mapable to label them on a map

►When each colony was foundedWhen each colony was founded►Who founded each colonyWho founded each colony►The major crops/industry the colony The major crops/industry the colony

was known forwas known for►When each colony became a stateWhen each colony became a state