Question

Observe the map and answer the questions based on it.

1. Explain whether these colonies are in North America or South America?
2. On which coast are these colonies located?
3. Which ocean is to the east of these colonies?
4. The port of Boston, is related to which incidence?
5. To which important event in the American war of independence is Philadelphia associated?

Answer 1

1. England established its 13 colonies in the coastal region of North America.
2. The thirteen British colonies were located on the Atlantic coast of North America.
3. Atlantic ocean is to the east of 13 British colonies.
4. The port of Boston is related to the "Boston Tea Party" incidence.
5. In 1774, a meeting of the congress was called at Philadelphia. In this meeting known as the ‘First Continental Congress,’ a strong opposition was expressed to the import of British goods. It was also decided to boycott British goods. These events ultimately gave momentum to the American independence movement against European powers.