The United States was formed from thirteen British colonies in 1776. Many of these colonies had been around for well over 100 years including the first colony of Virginia which was founded in 1607.See below for a map of the thirteen original colonies.ach colony, however, has its own unique history on how it was founded. Many of the colonies were founded by religious leaders or groups looking for religious freedom. These colonies included Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Maryland, Rhode Island, and Connecticut.
The Maiden Voyage: A Complete And Documented Account Of The 'Titanic' Disaster. Somewhere deep in the North Atlantic lies the Titanic. Along with this once great ship, lies the true story of what happened on the night of April 10, 1912.
History of the Titanic-The history of Titanic has endured for nearly a century. Find out more about the most fascinating ship and shipwreck in the world and how the tragedy of the ship continues to affect us today. April 15, 1912, The Sinking of the Titanic-When the Titanic embarked on her maiden voyage the world was filled with hope and awe. In just a few short days those emotions turned to horror and grief. Find out what really happened that day in 1912: the sinking of the Titanic. Passengers on the Titanic-One of the most fascinating aspects about the tragic history of the Titanic, is the eclectic mix of passengers onboard the ill fated luxury liner.