Where? When? Why? Permanent?
North Carolina - Roanoke 1587 $$$$$$$ No
Virginia - Jamestown 1607 $$$$$$$ Yes
Massachusetts - Plymouth 1620 Religious freedom yes
Region Colonies Climate
New England RI, MA, CT, NH coldest
Middle DE, NY, PA, NJ moderate
Southern MD, VA, NC, SC, GA warmest
Colony Religion/Belief
MA - Massachusetts Puritans
RI – Rhode Island Various (free to practice whatever)
PA - Pennsylvania Quakers
MD - Maryland Catholic
Georgia was started because:
1. British wanted land in order to prevent Spain from moving north from Florida
2. British wanted to provide opportunity for the poor to get a fresh start
