La colonisation

« Colonization to the united state Summary I-colonization II-Independence State of the United III-why the English language I-Colonization In 1607 the foundation of Jamestown (Virginia) inaugurated the English colonization.

It is a colonization of settlement, carried out by emigrants persecuted in their country for their religious or political convictions. In 1620, the Pilgrim Fathers, (religious dissidents followers of Puritanism), arrived aboard the Mayflower Puritan emigration continued until 1642, leading to the creation of the other colonies of New England.

These colonies developed an often theocratic and intolerant society, based on a very rich spiritual life (founding of Harvard University, in 1636).

there are 13 colonies that depend on the Kingdom of England The southern colonies developed a politico-religious and socioeconomic structure very different from the northern colonies. Essentially agricultural, they are based on a plantation economy (tobacco, cotton) that requires an abundant workforce. II-Independence of the United State July 4, 1776: In Philadelphia, representatives of the thirteen English colonies of America adopt a Solemn Declaration of Independence. June 13, 1777: The Marquis de La Fayette, won to the American cause, enlists in the American army. October 17, 1777: English defeat at Saratoga.

The France engages in the conflict. February 6, 1778: the France and the United States sign a treaty of alliance, the France goes to war with England. October 19, 1781: Cornwallis capitulates.... »