When did the United States become a British colony?

The United States became a British colony:

At the beginning of the 17th century, Britain began to immigrate to North America. The first North American immigrants were mainly farmers who lost their land, hard-working workers and Puritans who were persecuted by religion.

In p>67, a colonial group of about 1 people was forced to return to Britain because of the cold. In 1687, 91 men, 17 women and 9 children came and set up Jamestown in Schabik Beach, which was the first permanent colony established by Britain in North America.

in the next 15 years, many colonists came in and settled in the coastal areas, most of them came from Britain, and some came from France, Germany, the Netherlands, Ireland and other countries.

most of the people who arrived in the colonies were poor working people in western Europe, but also nobles, landlords and bourgeoisie, with the British, Irish, Germans and Dutch being the most. Among the immigrants, there are those who escape from the scourge of war and religious persecution, voluntary and involuntary "contract slaves", beggars and criminals; And black people trafficked from Africa.

in p>162, they took the "Mayflower" to North America and made the Mayflower Convention on board. On November 21st, when they landed in Plymouth, the Puritans and 41 free adult men signed the Mayflower Convention. The content is to organize citizen groups; Draw up laws and regulations, etc. Lay the foundation of autonomous government.

In the colonial era, with the long-term war with the Native American Indians, the serious shortage of labor produced non-free labor such as slaves and indentured servitude, and the laissez-faire policy of the British government allowed the unique American spirit and culture to develop its uniqueness. The evil slave trade flourished in America. ?

from 167 to 1733, British colonists successively established thirteen colonies on the east coast of North America (Atlantic coast).

In the mid-18th century, the economy, culture and politics of the colonies were relatively mature, and the colonial parliament still believed in King George III of England, but they pursued the same status as the British parliament and did not want to become second-class citizens of Britain. However, at the end of the Seven-Year War between Britain and France, they were eager to consolidate their territory, which led to the imposition of heavy rents and taxes on the colonial people in North America, and King George III changed his laissez-faire policy and advocated high-handed measures.

This led to the resistance of the colonial people, such as the declaration of "no tax without representatives", "Boston massacre" and "intolerable bill".

In April, 1775, Lexington and Concord fired "Lexington Gunshots" to open the prelude to the American War of Independence. Later, these colonies became the original thirteen independent states in North America. The United States became a British colony.

Extended information:

1. The national emblem of the United States

The main body is a bald eagle (vulture) with a shield pattern on its chest. The bald eagle is the national bird of the United States. It is a symbol of strength, courage, freedom and immortality. The upper part of the shield is a blue horizontal rectangle, and the lower part is a red and white vertical bar, which means the same as the national flag.

The crown above the eagle symbolizes the birth of a new independent country, the United States of America, among the sovereign countries in the world; There are 13 white five-pointed stars in the crown, representing the original 13 States of the United States.

The eagle's paws hold the olive branch and the arrow respectively, symbolizing peace and force. The yellow ribbon held by the eagle's beak reads "e pluribus unum" in Latin, which means that the United States of America is a complete country composed of many states.

2. star-spangled banner

Starry Flag. Oh, can you see what we are cheering at through a glimmer of light? Whose broadstripe star, despite a night of gunfire, is still flying in the wind, in our bunker? The guns are shining and the bombs are rumbling. They are all witnesses that the national flag is safe and sound. Don't you think the Stars and Stripes are still flying high in this free country, the hometown of warriors?

3. American national flower

The American national flower is a rose, which symbolizes beauty, fragrance, enthusiasm and love. In 1985, it was approved by the Senate as the national flower.

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