Match the colony with the founder. 1. New Jersey 2. New York 3. Pennsylvania 4. Carolinas 5. Georgia

1. New Jersey - Lord Berkeley and Sir George Carteret:

  - The colony of New Jersey was initially part of the land grant given to Sir George Carteret and Lord Berkeley by the Duke of York. They became the proprietors and founders of New Jersey.

2. New York - Duke of York (James II):

  - New York was originally a Dutch colony named New Amsterdam. The English captured it in 1664, and it was subsequently renamed New York after the Duke of York, who later became King James II of England.

3. Pennsylvania - William Penn:

  - Pennsylvania was founded by William Penn, a Quaker, in 1681. Penn envisioned the colony as a haven for Quakers and a place of religious tolerance.

4. Carolinas - Eight Proprietors (Initially):

  - The Carolinas were initially a single proprietary colony. It was granted to eight proprietors, including Lord Anthony Ashley Cooper. Over time, the colony split into North and South Carolina.

5. Georgia - James Oglethorpe:

  - Georgia was founded by James Oglethorpe in 1733. Oglethorpe aimed to establish the colony as a haven for debtors and a buffer against Spanish Florida.

These founders and proprietors played crucial roles in the establishment and early development of the respective colonies.