The Breadbasket colonies of New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware had rich soil, good climate, harbors, and rivers ideal for farming, fishing, trading, and shipbuilding. New York was founded by the Dutch as New Amsterdam and later captured by the English. Pennsylvania was founded by William Penn as a place of religious freedom, especially for Quakers. Philadelphia became a major trading port. Delaware was originally settled by the Swedes and later came under Dutch and English control. New Jersey was founded and given to British noblemen as a gift from the Duke of York.