In this episode, John gives a breakdown of the origins and character of each of the original thirteen colonies that will compose the United States. John will cover who it was that created the colonies, the motivations of those who did so and how they evolved over the first few decades of their respective existences. The colonies will be grouped into regions and John will explain what makes each region different and how the colonies within that region had common-or different--characteristics.

In addition, John gives each colony its very own colonial motto! Are you from one of these thirteen states now? Let's see if you agree or disagree with the motto that John thinks might give those less familiar with Pennsylvania or Virginia or Massachusetts, a picture of what those states were like as colonies. Beware: some of these are definitely not for kids!