8. Identify the colony that matches correctly with the reason it was founded (started). * O Maryland - Political reasons Pennsylvania - Economic reasons Virginia - Economic reasons Georgia - Religious reasons​

Virginia - Economic reasons

Explanation:

Considering the available options, the colony that matches correctly with the reason it was founded is "Virginia - Economic reasons."

Virginia was founded in 1607 under the leadership of John Smith while working for the London Company. The primary reason behind the founding was to ensure the joint-stock-owned Virginia Company of London makes profits.

Maryland - which was founded in 1633 by George and Cecil Calvert, was established for religious reason, specifically the Catholic Church

Pennsylvania - was founded in 1681by William Penn, and it was based for religious purpose, specifically for the Quakers

Georgia - was founded in 1732 by James Oglethorpe, and it was initially for economic reasons, mainly to settle debts.

they had more african americans than any other state.

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