The British American States were originally founded in Britain's colonization efforts of the New World. The colonization effort was hampered by Spanish gold mongering. It was during the times of unrest brought by Spain that the 17 colonies stood together against the opressive taxes of the British Parliaments. The colonies that united together under the "Act of Solidarity under the Crown": The following joined the year following the initial legislative revolt: 1. * Quebec 2. * Bahamas 3. * Barbados 4. * Jamaica The following joined with Crown Permission