The first successful colony was set up in 1607 in ... in an attempt to gain independence from the British Empire. Figure caption, The Ghanaian flag was designed by Theodosia Okoh, a teacher ...

“The Argentine flag was prepared for hoisting on top of Stanley House but the rope snapped in the breeze, which was cheered by the British troops.” Mr. Muir and the other troops were captured ...

1609 – The Bermuda Islands became an English colony. 1664 – New Jersey became a British colony. King Charles II granted land in the New World to his brother James (The Duke of York). 1755 – In North ...