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How many original colonies did the United States have?
How many original colonies did the United States have?
Which colony was founded first by English settlers?
Which colony was founded first by English settlers?
What were the three main regions the American colonies were divided into?
What were the three main regions the American colonies were divided into?
Which economic activity was common in the New England colonies?
Which economic activity was common in the New England colonies?
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After gaining independence from Great Britain, how many states formed the United States?
After gaining independence from Great Britain, how many states formed the United States?
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What was the primary economic activity in the Southern colonies?
What was the primary economic activity in the Southern colonies?
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Which region of the American colonies was known for growing crops?
Which region of the American colonies was known for growing crops?
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When did English settlers found the first American colony of Virginia?
When did English settlers found the first American colony of Virginia?
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What was the primary economic activity in the New England colonies?
What was the primary economic activity in the New England colonies?
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Study Notes
- The United States of America originally had 13 colonies, each represented by a star on the American flag.
- English settlers came to America in the early 1600s seeking independence from British rule and founded the first American colony, Virginia, in 1607.
- American colonies were divided into three regions: New England, Middle, and Southern colonies, each with different ways of life and economic activities.
- The New England colonies were good for fishing and fur trading, the Middle colonies were known for growing crops, and the Southern colonies made money from cash crops like rice and cotton.
- After the Revolutionary War, the 13 colonies gained independence from Great Britain and became states, leading to the eventual formation of the United States with 50 states.
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Test your knowledge about the 13 American colonies, their founding, economic activities, and the road to independence from British rule. Learn about the regions they were divided into and how they eventually became states in the United States.
