The 13 colonies were British colonies established on the east coast of what is now the United States between 1607 and 1732. They are:
- Virginia (Jamestown) - 1607
- Massachusetts - 1620
- New Hampshire - 1623
- Maryland - 1632-1634
- Connecticut - 1636
- Rhode Island - 1636
- Delaware - 1638
- North Carolina - 1653 (became part of Carolina in 1663)
- South Carolina - 1663 (formed with North Carolina)
- New York - 1664
- New Jersey - 1664
- Pennsylvania - 1682
- Georgia - 1732
These colonies were grouped as New England Colonies, Middle Colonies, and Southern Colonies. They were established for various reasons including economic opportunities, religious freedom, and political liberty.