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The colonial period in America lasted for 192 years, from 1584 to 1776. During that time there were eleven English kings and ruling queens as well as a period of more than eleven years when England did not have a monarch.
In 1584, when the first attempt at colonization in the "Colony and Dominion of Virginia" took place, Elizabeth I, was the "virgin queen". She was followed by:
James I, 1603 to 1625; The first permanent settlement in Virginia and founding of Massachusetts and New Hampshire took place.
Charles I, 1625 to 1649; Maryland, Rhode Island, Connecticut and Delaware were founded.
The Commonwealth, when England had no monarch, 1649 to 1660; North Carolina was first settled.
Charles II, 1660 to 1685; South Carolina, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania were founded.
James II, 1685 to 1688;
William II, 1689 to 1702, and Mary, 1689 to 1694;
Anne, 1702 to 1714;
George I, 1714 to 1727;
George II, 1727 to 1760; Georgia was founded
George III, 1760 to 1820. The American colonies declared they were independent in July 1776 and George III acknowledged their independence in September 1783.
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Who was king of Britain in 1861?
There was no King, Britain was ruled by Queen Victoria.
Who ruled Britain in 1945?
In 1945, Britain was ruled by King George VI. Winston Churchill served as the Prime Minister.
IS Great Britain ruled by octarchy?
No Great Britain is not an octarchy because it is ruled by a king and queen. An octarchy has t be ruled by 8 rulers or else it is not an octarchy. Hope this helps!
Who was the king of Britain in ww1?
King George V who ruled from 1910-1936.
Was America first ruled by the king of England?
King George
Who were the first European settlers in Washington?
Britain,in fact Britain ruled north america
How many kings ruled America?
No king has ruled the continent of America. There have been kings, or the equivalent, of some countries in America.
Who ruled England in 1799?
In 1799, england was ruled by the King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, king George III.
Who ruled Britain before king Alfred?
Before King Alfred, Britain was ruled by various Anglo-Saxon kingdoms such as Wessex, Mercia, and Northumbria. These kingdoms were often in conflict and vying for power and control over different regions of Britain.
Which king ruled during the war for independence for America?
king GEORGE the 3
Did anyone rule America?
At one time, King George ruled America.
Who was king when America decalred its freedom from Britain?
king JAMES
