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British promoters of mercantilism believed their New World colonies were subservient and had a duty to serve their mother country by selling their goods directly to Britain. That is why the 13 colonies were founded on the Atlantic coast. Further west of the colonies were French-occupied territories and Florida was under Spanish rule at the time.
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How many colonies or states signed the Constitution?
13 states and 13 colonies
Was the 13 colonies a law?
Yes.
New york people in the 13 colonies?
New York does have 13 colonies. New York is one of the biggest cities in America.
When was the colony of Jamestown founded?
They founded it on May 14, 1607.
What was the smallest colony?
Providence, Rhode Island, was the smallest of the original 13 colonies.
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