Which were the original 13 colonies?

Answer by  elharris (13)

The original 13 colonies were: New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Rhode Island, and Delaware. These were the organized states that comprised the American side in the American Revolution. Each original colony was established for some practical goal, such as freedom from religious persecution or economic expansion.

Answer by  jtpaag (473)

In chronological order, from 1607-1733 the original thirteen colonies were Virginia, New York, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Maryland, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Delaware, North Carolina, New Jersey, South Carolina, Pennsylvania and Georgia.