Before the finish of the seventeenth century, the first populace of the North American states at first touched base from nations over the Atlantic. A lot of their laws are impacted by their inceptions. There was a great deal of Atlantic exchange done between the provinces and European nations too.
The Middle Ages is another name for Medieval times.
Religion (Christianity) or the bringing of new items (new animals such as horses and improved weapons)
At Lexington and Concord. Both are in Massachusetts. :)