It would be the year "1991" that the Soviet Union officially "dissolved"--although it should be noted that the USSR was showing signs of dissolving long before this.
The English colonists that we call Pilgrims<span> celebrated days of thanksgiving as part of their religion with the English settlers. But these were days of prayer, not days of feasting.
hope that helps
~~lexi</span>
The American colonies of 1760, did many Americans consider themselves British? Did they consider themselves Englishmen, even if born in the colonies? Also, am I right in the impression that a resident of Massachusetts would be the least likely to identify as British? That they were the most independent minded, even in 1760?
<span>The majority of early American colonies were founded by religious groups seeking freedom from persecution. The majority were had very stiff laws that had to be followed by everyone. The New York colony was the exception since it was founded by those with a sole interest of making money. the colony therefore attracted a very broad range of people interested in freedom and money but not of a religious sort.</span>
