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The 13 Colonies in 1775

The 13 Colonies in 1775
This map shows the 13 British colonies in North America as they existed on the eve of the American Revolution (1775-1783). After winning independence from Britain, the colonies made up the first 13 states of the newly formed United States of America.
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Colonialism and Colonies; Colonial America, History of; United Kingdom; Colonial America, Life in; United States (History); American Revolution
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