What happened to the former colonial possessions of europe?

Before the War of American revolution, 13 British colonies were the dominate power in the North America.

After the British left, these 13 colonies became the independent United States of America.

Other territories such as Louisiana was control by the French Empire. The United States government was able to buy it and turn it into a US state.

Spanish controlled territory in North America eventually became the independent country of Mexico, while the northern most territory on the continent became Canada.

these conditions long with a short growing season made farming difficult.

explanation:

the north has a climate of warm summers and snowy cold winters. the terrain is rocky, hilly, and not good for farming.

labor leaders and organizations had the power to demand it.

explanation:

workers got a five-day workweek because the bcea protects and respect the rights of the employees. labor leaders and other groups demanded it.