The 13 Originals 8th History

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In 1682, the Duke of York granted William Penn this land.

It became a colony in 1704.

Middle Colony (Breadbasket Colony)

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Colony #12: New Jersey

The Duke of York split this land in half for two friends. (East Jersey & West Jersey)

Government quarrels caused them to be combined in 1702.

Middle Colony (Breadbasket Colony)

Map of New Netherland (17th century)

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Colony #13: Georgia

It became a colony in 1733.

James Oglethorpe was granted a charter to start Georgia for the poor and unfortunate who leave prison.

It was known as a buffer zone between the Spanish and the English colonies.

Southern Colony

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The 13 Originals (Conclusion)

How do you think you would have handled trying to start a new colony?

What was the big thing most people wanted when these new colonies were started?

What were the New England Colonies?

What were the Middle or Breadbasket Colonies?

What were the Southern Colonies?

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