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 ...

The 13 colonies can be divided into three distinct regions: The New England colonies included Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut and New Hampshire. Life here revolved around community ...

Settlers in Massachusetts needed cash, but England wouldn't send any. So, they created their own mint in Boston and began ...

American democracy died during the early morning hours of Nov. 6, 2024, after a 10-year battle against MAGA forces led by ...

[7] Some colonies were very strict in their use of the death penalty, while others were less so. In Massachusetts Bay ... number of capital offenses from thirteen to two. Virginia and Kentucky ...

Before America was its own country, it was comprised of 13 Colonies established by the Brits: New Hampshire, Massachusetts, ...

These laws closed the busy port of Boston, put Massachusetts under military rule, and banned public meetings. In response, 12 of the 13 colonies sent representatives to a Continental Congress in ...

This is the first in a series. As we near the 250th anniversary of American independence, I have decided to concentrate on the little-known heroes and events. If you ask a group of citizens if they ...

Discover the hidden gems of Rhode Island's national parks. Explore the beauty of nature and the rich history of the 'Ocean ...

A Liberty Tree will be planted in the borough in celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary in 2026, officials announced Friday. Micah Gursky, Tamaqua Community Partnership director, said the tree ...

And while the minimum wage in Massachusetts is only $15 per hour ... One of America’s original 13 colonies, Connecticut is one of the most expensive states in the country. If you have two kids, you ...

Barring a Notre Dame defeat, likely two contending SEC teams will get left out of the College Football Playoff ...