What are the 13 colonies in order by date?
Each link will send you to a short history further down the page.
- Virginia/Jamestown: 1607.
- Massachusetts: 1620.
- New Hampshire: 1623.
- Maryland: 1632-1634.
- Connecticut: 1636.
- Rhode Island: 1636.
- Delaware: 1638.
- North Carolina: 1663.
When did the 13 colonies start and end?
| Thirteen Colonies | |
|---|---|
| 1607–1776 | |
| Flag of British America (1707–1775) | |
| The Thirteen Colonies (shown in red) in 1775, with modern borders overlaid | |
| Status | Part of British America (1607–1776) |
What were the original 13 states?
The United States of America initially consisted of 13 states that had been British colonies until their independence was declared in 1776 and verified by the Treaty of Paris in 1783: New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware.
When were the original 13 colonies founded?
1607
Thirteen Colonies/Founded
Which state was not one of the original 13 colonies?
Vermont was NOT one of the original 13 colonies. The United States of America initially consisted of 13 states that had been British colonies until their independence was declared in 1776.
How did the US acquire the original 13 colonies?
The Treaty of Paris ending the American Revolution and granting the 13 original colonies independence was signed on September 3, 1783.
What was the timeline for the 13 colonies?
The 13 Colonies Timeline covers the time in early American history from 1607 to 1776. During the period of time covered in the Colonies Timeline the colonists and settlers arrived from Europe looking for religious freedom, land and the opportunity for wealth.
What were the original Thirteen Colonies?
Located along the eastern seaboard, the original 13 colonies consisted of the following: New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. Let’s take a closer look at how and when some of the colonies were founded.
What are facts about the 13 colonies?
The Thirteen Stars. In 1585,Sir Walter Raleigh founded the first English colony at Roanoke in North America.
What were the reasons the Thirteen Colonies were founded?
The individual thirteen colonies were founded for many different reasons; however, chief among these reasons were commercial interests (money) and religious freedom. The thirteen colonies (collectively called the “New World”) were a major source of natural resources such as timber and tobacco.