Question
Identify the colony that matches correctly with the reason it was founded. * 1 point Georgia - Religious reasons
Pennsylvania - Economic reasons
Maryland - Political reasons
Virginia - Economic reasons
Pennsylvania - Economic reasons
Maryland - Political reasons
Virginia - Economic reasons
Answers
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The correct matching of the colony with the reason it was founded is:
- **Virginia - Economic reasons**
Virginia was primarily established for economic opportunities, particularly the cultivation of tobacco.
Here’s a breakdown of the other colonies:
- **Georgia** was founded for a mix of reasons including as a buffer against Spanish Florida and for charitable purposes (including to help debtors).
- **Pennsylvania** was founded primarily for religious freedom for Quakers, not economic reasons.
- **Maryland** was founded for both economic reasons and as a safe haven for Catholics, which has a political aspect as well.
So, the only correct pairing from your list is Virginia with economic reasons.
- **Virginia - Economic reasons**
Virginia was primarily established for economic opportunities, particularly the cultivation of tobacco.
Here’s a breakdown of the other colonies:
- **Georgia** was founded for a mix of reasons including as a buffer against Spanish Florida and for charitable purposes (including to help debtors).
- **Pennsylvania** was founded primarily for religious freedom for Quakers, not economic reasons.
- **Maryland** was founded for both economic reasons and as a safe haven for Catholics, which has a political aspect as well.
So, the only correct pairing from your list is Virginia with economic reasons.