North America » United States » Illinois » Chicago 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
Hi there, my name is Cristal Valle. I am 15 years old and I go to UIC College Prep. My goal in life is to graduate high school and go to college. I do not know what I want to become in the future; however, what I do know is I want to become a person that helps other people. In the future, I would like to travel to England, France, and Spain to learn more about their cultures. ... full info