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The Colonies

Learn about the 13 original colonies that existed at the time of the American Revolution.

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Connecticut Colony | History, Religion, Economy, Facts

Captain Joseph Wadsworth hiding the Connecticut Royal Charter in an oak tree.

Learn about the history of Connecticut Colony. Discover how the colony was founded, and what its economy and religious makeup was like.

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Rhode Island Colony | History, Religion, Economy, Facts

Providence, RI street depicted in 1762.

Learn about the colony of Rhode Island. Discover why the colony was formed, what it stood for, and how its economy worked.

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Mercantilism in the Thirteen Colonies

British ships sailing.

Learn about British mercantilism in the 17th and 18th centuries, and how this affected the Thirteen Colonies in America.

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Geography of the Middle Colonies

Map of the Middle Colonies from 1755.

Learn about the geography of the Middle Colonies in America. Discover how the geography affected farming and everyday life.

Middle Colonies’ Government & Politics – Explained

Painting showing an election in the mid-18th century.

Learn about how the Middle Colonies were governed in colonial America. Discover what politics was like in the Middle Colonies.

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10 Facts About The Middle Colonies

Discover 10 fun, interesting facts about the Middle Colonies in British-controlled North America.

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Middle Colonies’ Economy – Explained

Illustration of 18th century farming.

Learn about the economy of the Middle Colonies during the 18th century. Discover how people made a living in the Middle Colonies.

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Albany Plan of Union 1754 | Summary, Purpose, Significance

Benjamin Franklin by Robert Feke, c. 1746.

Learn about the Albany Plan of Union, a proposal by Benjamin Franklin to unite the American colonies under a central government in 1754.

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Geography of the New England Colonies

Colonial Boston map.

Learn about the geography of the New England colonies, and how this affected daily life, such as farming and the economy.

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Politics & Government in the New England Colonies

Puritans in New England.

Learn about politics in the New England colonies during the 1600s and 1700s, including how the colonies were governed.

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New England Colonies’ Economy – Explained

Shipbuilding in colonial America.

Learn about the economy of the New England colonies during the 18th century. Discover how people made a living in New England.

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Thirteen Colonies Timeline | Ordered By Date

Learn about the establishment of the Thirteen Colonies in America, with this timeline showing the order they were created.

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Committees of Correspondence | Summary, Significance, Role

Learn about the Committees of Correspondence, and their role and significance during the American Revolution.

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American Colonial Flags | Spanish, French, British

A flag divided into four quadrants, with two featuring a yellow castle on a red field and two featuring a red rampant lion on a white field.

Learn about the most important historical flags used in America during the colonial period by the vikings, Spanish, French, and British.

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