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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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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 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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