Where in North America did British send convicts?

The British sent convicts to various colonies in North America during the 17th and 18th centuries. Here are some of the main locations:

1. Virginia: The first permanent English settlement in North America, Virginia, received a significant number of convicts. Many were indentured servants who worked for a set period before gaining freedom, while others were transported as punishment for crimes.

2. Maryland: Another early English colony, Maryland, also received convicts. Initially, many convicts were indentured servants, but later in the 1700s, the colony began accepting transported convicts as well.

3. Georgia: Established in 1732, Georgia was founded specifically as a penal colony for debtors and other "undesirables." Many of the early settlers in Georgia were former inmates.

4. The Carolinas: Both North Carolina and South Carolina received transported convicts, although to a lesser extent than Virginia, Maryland, and Georgia.

5. Newfoundland: Although not part of the Thirteen Colonies, Newfoundland also received a number of convicts in the 1700s. These convicts were mostly used as laborers in public works projects.

It's worth noting that the transportation of convicts to North America declined in the late 18th century, and it was eventually abolished in the early 19th century.