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Massachusetts is the first New England colony, settled by Pilgrims, then Puritan

New Hampshire were established by people who left puritan life in Massachusetts.

Roger Williams, a minister, was forced to leave Massachusetts by the Puritan life. Anne Hutchinson was a Puritan who disagreed with their beliefs. She was put on a trial and found guilty so she had to leave. Both of them went to Rhode Island.

What Williams believe: The Church had too much power.
                                       The government and church should be separated
                                       All people should be free to practice their own beliefs.

Thomas Hooker also felt the Puritans has too much power. The settlers wrote a document called The Fundamental Order of Connecticut, which is the first written system of American Government.

New York: People from the Netherlands settled here.
                   Henry Hudson, paid by Dutch, claimed some along Hudson River.
The largest town on Manhattan Island was called New Amsterdam.

New Jersey: The English took control of New Netherlands to 2 parts: New York(New Amsterdam) and New Jersey.

Pennsylvania: William Penn led a religious group called the Quakers.
                        Penn beliefs: All people should be treated fairly.
                                              No slavery
                                              Natives should be treated with respect.

Delaware was originally settled by Sweden, then Dutch, then English.
Some southern Penn settlers wanted to set up their own colonies, which Quaker agreed.
Delaware became a colony in 1704