North America » United States » Virginia » Charlottesville Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more
A student at the University of Virginia, I call Richmond home. I am majoring in Religious Studies and History, with a French minor. My travels this year have taken me on a cross-country drive to Wyoming, a mission trip to Brazil, and now Morocco! Other places I have traveled to include, summers spent in Vermont, sailing in the British Virgin Islands, snowboarding in Colorado and family trips to the Dominican Republic and Paris.... full info