The Thirteen original colonies were Founded by Britain, but eventually would break free of British rule and become their very own country which is known as The United States Of America.
Suffrage is the right to vote, in the United States women were not granted suffrage until the 1920's. Some places women still cannot vote.
"The Articles of Confederation served as the written document that established the functions of the national government of the United States after it declared independence from Great Britain."
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They were people who served roles as military leaders in the time of crisis.