Colonies in the Americas
Lili Naylor
Some of our top colonies!
Jamestown, Virginia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Savannah, Georgia
Jamestown
Philadelphia
Savannah
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. Explain British's purpose for establishing the Georgia colony and the Pennsylvania colonies.
Britain's purpose in establishing Georgia was for it to be a buffer zone between the French in Florida and the British in the New England and Middle Colonies. It also was known as "The Social Experiment" because of the fact that many criminals and poor people were sent there to be able to start a new life. Pennsylvania was established as a "Social Experiment". This is because William Penn, the man who established Pennsylvania, believed that everyone had their own religious views and beliefs. That is why Britain established Georgia and Pennsylvania.
2. Describe William Penn's vision for Pennsylvania.
William Penn's vision for Pennsylvania was for it to be a place that had religious tolerance. It was the place where the Freedom of Religion was established. That was William Penn's vision for Pennsylvania.
3. What was the name of New York City prior to English control?
The name of New York City prior to English control was New Amsterdam. The Dutch had established New Amsterdam on Manhattan Island, which later was known as New York.
4. How did the English divide up New York?
The English divided up New York for the purpose of creating New Jersey. The Southeast portion of New York was separated from the rest of New York and established as New Jersey.
5. Why did the English focus their early colonization efforts on the North and South Carolina's?
The English focused their early colonization efforts on the North and South Carolina's because of the rich soil for agriculture. The Carolina's profited off of the production of sugarcane and tobacco. That is why the English focused their early colonization efforts on the North and South Carolina's.