User talk:Mbashian

Okay, I know this seems crazy, but I'm still trying to get a definition of the 13 original colonies versus the 13 original states...I am teaching a class soon and need to clearly distinguish what in the sam hill the difference is.

We call them the 13 orig. colonies, but aren't they also the 13 orig. states? or am I wrong? What is the answer? Anyone?

I've got the 13 states and their dates of entry to the Union, but some of the colonies acc. to this website also include areas that we now call states (i.e. Maine)being part of the Mass. colony...

-mb