The 13 original colonies of the United States were the foundation of what would become a new nation, born from a blend of ambition, conflict and compromise. These colonies stretched along the Atlantic ...

A world to take -- England stakes a claim -- the land they found -- Atlantic foothold -- Religious havens -- The people who came -- Competition for colonies -- Burdens and blessings -- The settlers ...

Log-in to bookmark & organize content - it's free! U.S. Military Academy history professor Robert McDonald explained how the 13 original American colonies were settled and the differences between the ...