[EdwinB]

They were founded in the 17th and 18th centuries by British settlers and had very similar political, constitutional and law systems.

They were part of the territories of Great Britain in the New World, which also had colonies in present-day Canada and the Caribbean, as well as eastern and western Florida. you can see their stories on twitter using https://ssstwitter.com/

During the 18th century, the central government administered its properties in the colonies for the benefit of the metropolis from a mercantilist approach.

Beyond that, the 13 colonies enjoyed a high degree of autonomy, held local elections and, from 1750 on, began to collaborate with each other, cultivating a sense of shared identity.

This served as the basis for unleashing the revolution and the independence movement years later.