Jamestown map in thirteen colonies

The Colonies

In the s and s, Queen Elizabeth of England granted royal permission to colonize America. This was in order to grow the British Empire and counter the power of Spain.

The English wanted to create wealth, establish trade, and create new jobs through ports and commerce with the new world.

Each colony had its own characteristics and unique history.

13 colonies names

Nevertheless, because of their proximity and geography, they are grouped by regions.

The map and table above display the 3 regions and their colonies. The map also shows the timeline of the creation and dissolution of some of these settlements.

Some of the subdivisions of these colonies are counties.

Others are parishes.

As you click the buttons for each year, you will see how counties are created. Some may overlap with pre-existing ones.

If you want to learn more about the U.S. Colonies, Amazon has American History: An Enthralling Overview of Major Events that Shaped the United States of Ame