Charter colonies in the new world

The Charter Colonies, also known as the Thirteen Colonies, were a group of British colonies that were established on the eastern coast of North America in the 17th and 18th centuries. These colonies were founded by English settlers who were granted charters by the British monarchy or Parliament, which gave them the right to govern themselves and establish their own laws.

Here are the 13 Charter Colonies, listed in the order they were established:

1. Virginia (1607) - Established by the Virginia Company of London, which was granted a charter by King James I.
2. Massachusetts Bay (1629) - Established by the Massachusetts Bay Company, which was granted a charter by King Charles I.
3. New Hampshire (1623) - Established by John Mason and Sir Ferdinando Gorges, who were granted a charter by King James I.
4. Maryland (1634) - Established by Lord Baltimore, who was granted a charter by King Charles I.
5. Connecticut (1636) - Established by Thomas Hooker and a group of Puritan settlers, who were granted a charter by the Massachusetts Bay Company.
6. Rhode Island (1636) - Established by Roger Williams and a group of settlers, who were granted a charter by the Massachusetts Bay Company.
7. Delaware (1638) - Established by Peter Minuit and a group of Swedish settlers, who were granted a charter by the Swedish government.
8. North Carolina (1653) - Established by the Lords Proprietors, who were granted a charter by King Charles II.
9. South Carolina (1663) - Established by the Lords Proprietors, who were granted a charter by King Charles II.
10. New York (1664) - Established by the Duke of York, who was granted a charter by King Charles II.
11. New Jersey (1664) - Established by the Duke of York, who was granted a charter by King Charles II.
12. Pennsylvania (1681) - Established by William Penn, who was granted a charter by King Charles II.
13. Georgia (1732) - Established by James Oglethorpe, who was granted a charter by King George II.

These Charter Colonies were established for a variety of reasons, including:

• Economic opportunities: Many of the colonists were seeking economic opportunities, such as trade and commerce, in the New World.
• Religious freedom: Some colonists were seeking religious freedom, as they were persecuted for their beliefs in England.
• Political freedom: Some colonists were seeking political freedom, as they wanted to establish their own governments and make their own laws.
• Exploration: Some colonists were seeking to explore and settle new lands, as they were driven by a sense of adventure and curiosity.

Over time, the Charter Colonies developed their own systems of government, economies, and cultures, and they played a significant role in the development of the United States.