The document discusses the establishment and settlement of the 13 colonies. It provides details about several colonies: Roanoke Island was the "Lost Colony"; Jamestown was settled as an economic venture by the Virginia Company in 1607; the Plymouth Colony was settled by separatists from the Church of England in 1620; the Massachusetts Bay Colony was settled by Puritans in 1630. It also mentions that Pennsylvania was settled by Quakers for religious freedom in 1681 and Georgia was settled by debtors for economic opportunity in 1732.

1. The 13 Colonies Why were they established and settled? USI.5a Sarah Duncan Social Studies Instructional Specialist Portsmouth Public Schools

3. Jamestown Settlement $$$ Economic Venture by the Virginia Company $$$ 1607 Settled on the James River in Virginia

5. The Plymouth Colony Settled by separatists from the Church of England who wanted to avoid religious persecution 1620 What is a separatist? What is religious persecution?

7. Massachusetts Bay Colony Settled by Puritans They were separatists who wanted to avoid religious persecution 1630

9. Pennsylvania Settled by Quakers They wanted freedom to practice their faith without interference. 1681

10. William Penn— Founder of Pennsylvania Founder of Penn College, Now Penn State A Quaker

11. Georgia Settled by people who were in debtor’s prison in England. They came here for a new life and economic freedom. 1732 What is a debtor? What do you think economic freedom is?

12. James Oglethorpe: Founder of the Georgia colony

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