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How was the United States of America formed?

At the beginning of the 1607th century, European settlers, mostly English, arrived on the east coast of North America. The first permanent English colony was Virginia, founded in 1620. In 18, Puritans, seeking religious freedom, founded Plymouth in Massachusetts. The colonies developed and by the XNUMXth century their number had increased to thirteen.

From 1754 to 1763, military conflict between Britain and France, known as the French and Indian War, led to increased British control. However, after the war, Britain began levying taxes on the colonies without their representation, which caused discontent.

In 1775, the American Revolution began, which led to the unification of the colonies in the struggle for independence. The Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776. The war continued until 1783, when Great Britain recognized American independence.

Next, in 1787, a Constitution was adopted establishing a federal government. In 1789, George Washington became the first president of the United States. Continental expansion occurred through land purchases (Louisiana Purchase, 1803) and westward migration.

Over time, the United States became an industrial and economic power through the Civil War (1861-1865), civil rights, and internal integration. In the 20th century, the country became a world power, taking an active part in two world wars and becoming a center of technological and cultural development.

Author: Irina Tkachenko

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