How did the colonies expand eastern in 1776

they expanded by declaring independance from Great Britain and making their own country aka The United States of America

Explanation:

in november 1781, john hanson became the first president of the united states in congress assembled, under the articles of confederation. many people have argued that john hanson, and not george washington, was the first president of the united states, but this is not quite true.

explanation:

detente translated to english means politics