The United Colonies may mean:
- The United Colonies of New England or New England Confederation, a 17th-century political and military alliance between the British New England
- The United Colonies of North America (the Thirteen Colonies that became the United States of America)
- The United Colonies of Vancouver Island and British Columbia, a 19th-century union between the British colonies of Vancouver Island and British Columbia
Famous quotes containing the words united and/or colonies:
“A sincere and steadfast co-operation in promoting such a reconstruction of our political system as would provide for the permanent liberty and happiness of the United States.”
—James Madison (17511836)
“So thats our new flag. The thing weve been fighting forthirteen stripes for the colonies and thirteen stars in a circle for the union.”
—Lamar Trotti (18981952)
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