Identify the colony that matches correctly with the reason it was founded (started)(1 point)

Responses

Georgia- Religious reasons
Georgia- Religious reasons

Pennsylvania- Economic reasons
Pennsylvania- Economic reasons

Maryland- Political reasons
Maryland- Political reasons

Virginia- Economic reason

1 answer

The correct match for the colony and the reason it was founded is:

Virginia - Economic reason.

Virginia was primarily founded for economic reasons, particularly for the purpose of tobacco cultivation and trade.

For the other colonies:

  • Georgia was founded for social and military reasons, including as a buffer against Spanish Florida and a place for debtors and the poor.
  • Pennsylvania was founded for religious freedom, specifically as a refuge for Quakers.
  • Maryland was founded for religious reasons, particularly as a haven for Catholics.

Thus, the only correct match in your options is Virginia with economic reasons.