Several billion years ago earth came into being. Six thousand years ago the history of the western world began. Five hundred years ago Europeans discovered the American continent. Since that discovery five hundred years ago the United States has grown to be a giant in liberal ideas, revolutionary democratic experiments and boundless opportunities. Although is started off being a place where Europeans hoped to find gold and wealth during the renaissance it has grown to …showed first 75 words of 1332 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1332 total…democracy found fertile soil - for white people. The New England colonies, the Southern colonies and the Middle colonies had many similarities and differences within their economy, geography, society and even politics. They all came together to become the thirteen colonies and eventually the United States. Most importantly they all shared the passion for a new found freedom and life in the colonies. They were all looking for life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.