Christopher Columbus found a new route to "Asia." Once Europe found out this was actually a whole "New World," other countries sent explorers out to claim land for their own country. England was one...
In the 1600's and 1700's the original 13 colonies of the USA began as British colonies. While there was other land in North America outside of the colonies, some was under French rule... and much of...
Slavery began in all the colonies almost as soon as people began to settle the country. At first, it was in every colony and was used to meet a labor shortage. The first 20 Africans were sold to...
There is no such thing. Although 4 of the 50 states (Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Kentucky and Virginia) are known as Commonwealths. They are still states. The United States has 50 states, 5...
