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Enslaved africans were brought to North America. Many others went to South America and the West Indies. The traffic of the slaves was part of a network called triangular trade. The slaves from all across the globe came here to be traded for better slaves.
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Many british subjects lived in 13 colonies along the atlantic coast. In search of wealth or religious freedom. Settlers came from many other contires. This is when many people migrated from different contries to the U.S.A.
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British colonists were moving onto lands claimed by france at the same time britain and france had been fighting wars in Europe for years. Rivalry lead to the french and indian war in North America. British colonists fought for not only french but also their idian allies.
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The continental congress adopted the declaration of independence.Thomas Jefferson was the declarations main author. The declaration clearly showed the influence of enlightment thinkers. The declaration of independence was made and showed rights for North America.
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When the declaration of independence was written the colonies were at war with Great Britian. At first the british forces seemed to strong for them to beat. Then the french formed allies with the U.S.A. By being allies with North America, French hoped to weaken its enemy Britian.