British Colonies in America
What were the three main groups of colonies in British America?
A. New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware
B. Maryland, Virginia, the Carolinas, and Georgia
C. New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut
Answer:
The three main groups of colonies in British America were Middle Colonies (New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware), Southern Colonies (Maryland, Virginia, the Carolinas, and Georgia), and New England (New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut).
During the 17th and early 18th centuries, the British colonies that were established in what is now a part of the eastern United States were known as the American colonies. These colonies eventually formed the foundation for what became the United States of America.
The Middle Colonies included New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. The Southern Colonies consisted of Maryland, Virginia, the Carolinas, and Georgia. Lastly, the New England colonies were New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut.
Each group had its unique characteristics and played a significant role in the development of the American colonies. The colonies expanded geographically along the Atlantic coast and westward, totaling to 13 colonies by the time of the American Revolution.