Scenarios about 'american colonies'

The territories in North America, the Caribbean, and elsewhere that were colonized by European powers, particularly Great Britain, from the early 17th to late 18th centuries. These colonies developed distinct political, economic, and cultural institutions that eventually led to tensions with their mother countries, culminating in the American Revolution and the establishment of the United States in British North America. Alternative history scenarios often explore different colonial development patterns, imperial relationships, or independence movements.