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Bookmark or Share- Thirteen Colonies - WikipediaThe Thirteen Colonies were a group of British colonies on the Atlantic coast of North America during the 17th and 18th centuries. Grievances against the imperial government led the 13 colonies to begin uniting in 1774, and expelling British officials by 1775.
- The 13 Colonies: Map, Original States & Facts - HISTORYThe 13 colonies founded along the Eastern seaboard in the 17th and 18th centuries weren't the first colonial outposts on the American continent, but they are the ones where colonists...
- 13 Facts About the 13 Colonies - HISTORYUltimately, the 13 colonies became united in their opposition to British rule and desire to govern themselves and make their own collective destiny. Here are some facts about each of the 13...
- The Thirteen Colonies - Encyclopedia.comAlthough Great Britain held several other colonies in North America and the West Indies, the colonies referred to as the “thirteen” are those that rebelled against British rule in 1775 and proclaimed their independence on July 4, 1776.
- Colonial history of the United States - WikipediaThe colonial history of the United States covers the period of European colonization of North America from the early 16th century until the incorporation of the Thirteen Colonies into the United States in 1776 during the Revolutionary War.
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