They were originally royal colonies. New York and New Jersey were under the direct control of the king.
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The woman is Martha Washington, the wife of George Washington which assumed the command of the army in the Winter War at the Valley Forge.
Because George could not return home during the battle he called Martha to join him, but she did not stay inactive she helped other wives that were helping the souldiers in the emcapment offering theirs services cooking, whashing and nursing men.
The following are the five North American and European countries on Non communist bloc:
1. United States
2. United Kingdom
3. France
4. Italy
5. Canada