At the start of the American War of Independence in 1775, the British Empire included 20 colonies north and east of New Spain (Present day areas of Mexico and the Western United States).. 
Àsíá ilẹ̀ àwọn Bahama jẹ́ ti Orílẹ̀-Èdè Àwọn Bahamaitọkasi Bahamas.. 