What are the 15 colonies?
These colonies; Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Georgia, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, South Carolina, New Hampshire, Virginia, New York, North Carolina, and Rhode Island, committed treason against England, the King and ultimately, God himself (King George was the head of the Church of England).
What were the major cities in the colonies?
The four largest cities in Colonial-era America were Philadelphia, PA, New York, NY, Boston, MA and Charleston, SC.
What are the 16 colonies?
The colonies were Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Georgia, Connecticut, Massachusetts Bay, Maryland, South Carolina, New Hampshire, Virginia, New York, North Carolina, and Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. Each colony developed its own system of self-government.
Are there 14 colonies?
Most children in North America learn at an early age that the “Thirteen Colonies” revolted in 1775 and after eight long hard years won their independence with the Treaty of Paris in 1783. What most of us weren’t taught is that the British actually founded 14 colonies on the Atlantic coastline of North America.
What were the main cities of the 13 colonies?
13 Colonies Chart
| Chart of Major Towns of the 13 Colonies | ||
|---|---|---|
| Name of Colony | Names of Major Towns | |
| New England Colonies | Massachusetts Colony | Boston, Quincy, Plymouth, Salem, Lexington and Concord |
| Rhode Island Colony | Providence, Portsmouth and Newport | |
| Connecticut Colony | Hartford, New Haven, Wethersfield and Windsor |
Is Florida a 13 Colony?
Florida was not counted as one of the original 13 colonies. The British took possession of Florida in 1763 as the result of the Seven Years War. Britain did return Minorca to the Spanish as part of the agreement.