13 Colonies Map QuizOnline version Review information about the reasons for settlement of the 13 colonies while reviewing the map. by Blanca Ibarra 1 The Pilgrims settled her in 1620 2 The Quakers settled here to escape religious persecution 3 The first permanent English settlement was established here in 1607 4 This colony was established as a safe place for Catholics 5 This colony was established as a safe place for debtors 6 This colony was established by Roger Williams because he believed in the separation of church and state 7 This colony had the first written constitution in America