American colonies

American colonies, the 13 British colonies that were established during the 17th and early 18th centuries in the area that is now a part of the eastern United States. The colonies grew both geographically and numerically from the time of their founding to the American Revolution (1775–81).

Betsy Ross and company, how pastoral they all look, sewing the stars and stripes.... While we enjoy watermelon and baby back ribs, fireworks and parades this 4th of July, let's not forget the fascinating history of how the United States of America was born. I know many

On May 14, 1607, some 100 English colonists arrive along the east bank of the James River in Virginia to found Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in North America. Dispatched from England by the London Company, the colonists had sailed across the Atlantic aboard the Susan Constant, Godspeed and Discovery. Upon landing at Jamestown, the first […]

Has the mystery of the lost Roanoke colony been solved? A local expert appears to have dug up compelling evidence! The disappearance of 115 people in the

Our free printable worksheets can be valuable tools for helping students learn about the colonial period in American history. These free worksheets can engage students in various aspects of this historical era. #socialstudies #apush

Emanuel Leutze, “Washington Crossing the Delaware in a boat piloted by the Fat Cat”

Battle Of Cowpens January 17, 1781: Maryland and Virginia Continentals surge into the 7th Regiment of Foot, also known as the Royal Fuzileers, seizing both the unit's colors in hand to hand combat.

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