The British first came to America in the early 1600s, when a group of English settlers established a colony in Virginia. The British continued to colonize other parts of North America throughout the 17th and 18th centuries. The British continued to colonize the region throughout the 17th and 18th centuries, establishing 13 colonies along the East Coast. The British colonies in America were governed by a monarchy, and the settlers were required to pay taxes to the crown. 

The British colonies in North America were initially governed by the English Crown, but they eventually became self-governing. In 1776, the thirteen colonies declared their independence from Britain, and the United States of America was born.

The British colonies in America prospered, and the British government began to view the colonies as an important part of the empire. However, relations between the British government and the colonists began to deteriorate in the late 18th century, culminating in the American Revolution. The colonists declared their independence from Britain in 1776, and the British army was defeated in the war. The United States of America was established as a free and independent nation.

Throughout the centuries, the British have had a profound impact on American culture. From language and literature to government and law, British influences can be seen all across the United States. England's failed attempts to establish permanent colonies in the North began colonization efforts in the late 16th century. In 1607, the first permanent English colony was established in Jamestown, Virginia. At the time, the region was home to approximately 30,000 Algonquian people.

As tensions between the British and the colonists grew, the British began to pass more and more laws that the colonists felt were unfair. Eventually, the colonists decided that they had had enough and rebelled against the British. The American Revolution was fought and won, and the United States of America was established.