The first 13 colonies joined America in the year 1776. It was in this year that they signed the declaration of independence and came together to join Massachusetts, North & South Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Virginia. , Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Maryland Georgia and Delaware. These were the 'Thirteen Original States' that were originally under British rule.
Once they had signed the Declaration, they together became the United States and joined in the American Revolution. The Grand Union Flag represented these thirteen colonies. It was seen as a slight combination of the British and the American flag. It consisted of thirteen red and white stripes, each standing the top left corner. For one colony and also features the Union jack in the top left corner.
Once they had signed the Declaration, they together became the United States and joined in the American Revolution. The Grand Union Flag represented these thirteen colonies. It was seen as a slight combination of the British and the American flag. It consisted of thirteen red and white stripes, each standing the top left corner. For one colony and also features the Union jack in the top left corner.