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What was the first New England coloney?

The first successful colony planted in what became known as New England was the Plymouth Colony in 1620. This colony was founded at Plymouth Rock in what is now Massachusetts by the Pilgrims from the Mayflower. The colony existed until 1691 when it was absorbed into the Massachusetts Bay Colony. The oldest existing political entity is Massachusetts which was founded as the Massachusetts Bay Colony at present day Boston in 1630.


Did the Puritans found Massachusetts Bay Colony before or after Williams founded Providence Rhode Island?

The Puritans founded the Massachusetts Bay Colony before Roger Williams founded Providence, Rhode Island. The Massachusetts Bay Colony was established in 1630 by Puritan settlers, led by John Winthrop, while Roger Williams founded Providence in 1636 after being banished from the Massachusetts Bay Colony due to his religious beliefs. Williams founded Providence as a haven for religious freedom and tolerance, in contrast to the strict religious orthodoxy of the Puritans in Massachusetts.


Who became the first governor of colony of Maine?

The colony of Maine was never actually founded, as it existed originally as part of the colony of Massachusetts. The district of Maine seceded from Massachusetts on March 15, 1820.


Which colony was founded mainly as place for personal religious freedom?

Massachusetts was founded by Pilgrims seeking personal & religious freedoms.


Separatists established the colony of?

It was the Plymouth Colony that was founded by the Pilgrims. It was established in 1620 and lasted until 1691.