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The Southern Colonies

Published on Apr 04, 2016

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The Southern Colonies

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Settlement of the South

  • 1607: Virginia becomes first permanent English Colony in North America
  • By 1730s: Southern colonies include Maryland, NC, SC, and Georgiia

Maryland

  • Founded by Calverts
  • Wanted a refuge for Catholics
Calverts: wealthy english Catholic fam
Catholics were not welcome in England