The **history of the United States of America** began long before European arrival, when Native American tribes lived across the land with rich cultures and organized societies. In 1492, European exploration started, and by 1607 the British founded **Jamestown**, the first permanent English settlement. Over time, **13 British colonies** developed, but heavy taxation and lack of representation led to growing tension with Britain. This resulted in the **American Revolution (1775–1783)**, and on **