13 Colony American Map
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13 colony american map. The 13 original u s. The thirteen colonies the united states was formed from thirteen british colonies in 1776. Many of these colonies had been around for well over 100 years including the first colony of virginia which was founded in 1607. The chart below provides additional information including the years of settlement and founders of each.
The thirteen colonies also known as the thirteen british colonies or the thirteen american colonies were a group of colonies of great britain on the atlantic coast of america founded in the 17th and 18th centuries which declared independence in 1776 and formed the united states of america. Click on a colony to learn more about it. This quiz is incomplete. See below for a map of the thirteen original colonies.
The 13 colonies can be divided into three regions. Teaching the history of the united states inevitably involves some sections on geography as well. Back to 13 colonies article. 13 colonies printables map quiz game.
The new england colonies included connecticut massachusetts bay new hampshire and rhode island. This was the first of 13 colonies in north america. At that time the colony of virginia included all of the lands of what is now called west virginia. New england colonies facts.
New hampshire colony facts. The new england colonies. New england middle and southern colonies. You can also practice online using our online map games a p.
In the end the thirteen colonies were. Plymouth colony was founded in 1620 when the mayflower arrived in plymouth but was. Teachers can use the labeled maps as a tool of instruction and then use the blank maps with numbers for a quiz that is ready to be handed out. Find local businesses view maps and get driving directions in google maps.
Settlers from spain france sweden holland and england claimed land beginning in the 17th century. 13 colonies map timeline. The first colonies in north america were along the eastern coast. The new england colonies massachusetts connecticut rhode island.
Delaware pennsylvania new jersey georgia connecticut massachusetts bay maryland south carolina new hampshire virginia new york north carolina and rhode island and providence plantations. The thirteen colonies had very similar political constitutional and legal systems and were dominated by protestant english speakers. When you have eliminated the javascript whatever remains must be an empty page. 13 questions show answers.
These free downloadable maps of the original us colonies are a great resource both for teachers and students.