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Why was the colony of massachussetts founded?
the colony was on fire and it had a very large amount of people dying
What was the geography like in the colony of Rhode Island?
very large
What is half moon island?
It's a small island close to Antarctica - with a large colony of penguins.
Who was the colony of New Jersey founded by?
New Jersey was founded by Lord Berkeley since New York was too large in 1664!
What is another name for a large coral colony?
A large coral colony is called coral reef or coral island . There are many types of coral reefs .
In what colony did patroons have large estates?
The center of fur trade in New Netherland was the town of New Amsterdam on Manhattan Island. Generous land grants to patroons , or lords, and religious tolerance soon brought Jews, French Huguenots, Puritans, and others to the colony. (New Netherland is now New York and New Amsterdam is now New York City).
A part of what large city covers the western tip of Long Island?
New York City. Two of New York City's five boroughs -- Brooklyn and Queens --occupy the western end of Long Island. The other three boroughs are Manhattan, Staten Island and the Bronx. Manhattan and Staten Island are each islands, and the Bronx is the only New York City borough that is not an island or part of an island, but is attached to the mainland of New York State.
Is Manhattan near any other large bodies of water?
Yes, It is near the New York Bay which is farther down south (past Governors Island)
What are facts about the Massachusetts colony?
Jhon Winthrop was the first govoner of Massachusetts colony.English Puritans discovered Massachusetts colony in 1620.The colony was named for "large hill place".Major Cities- Boston, Qyincy, Plymouth, Salem, Lexington, and Concord.they were founded by the Puritans and Pilgrimsthey were forced to sign the mayflower compactfounded in 1620founded by puritansnamed for the massachusetts tribe (word meaning"large hill place")founded for religous freedomhome of the famous historical site of plymouth rock
What was Rhode Island's attitude towards slavery?
A large number of Rhode Islanders were involved in the fanancing and transportation of slaves and Rhode Island had more slaves then any other New England Colony. It was a very profitable enterprise.
Who spent a large amount of money trying to start a colony on Roanoke island?
Sir Walter Raleigh spent a large amount of money trying to start a colony on Roanoke Island. He sponsored two attempts to establish a settlement there, known as the Lost Colony, in the late 16th century. Unfortunately, both attempts ultimately ended in failure and the fate of the colonists remains a mystery.
How many of the five boroughs are islands?
There are around 70 islands in the waters surrounding New York City. The better known are Manhattan and Staten Island, but there are also Islands like Ellis Island, Liberty Island, Governors Island and Roosvelt Island to name a few.
