1600-1775, colonial period

Discusses the reasons Europeans settled in America, the growth of the original colonies, and the reaction to the newcomers of the people already living in the "New World.".

Presents a short study on the American colonial period, and contains graphic organizers that help to describe the political, economic, social, and religious life in the colonies as well as European influences.

An Englishwoman, Miriam Willard, becomes a captive during the French and Indian War in 1754. After a harrowing march north to Montreal she discovers a city filled with the intrigue of war.

Questions and answers present information about who the Pilgrims were, how and why they came to America on the Mayflower, and what happened in the colony of New Plymouth.

Reveals the lives of the people who set up the first colonies in the United States, discussing their homes and shelter, food, clothes, schools, communications, and everyday activities.

Explores the history of slavery in America, from the earliest arrival of African slaves through the abolitionist movements of the nineteenth century, culminating in the creation of the Thirteenth Amendment, which abolished slavery. Includes illustrations, a glossary, and further reading sources.

Explores the daily lives of tailors in colonial America and examines the many tasks they performed in their communities. Outlines several of the techniques and tools used by tailors, and includes full-color photographs and illustrations, a glossary, and further reading sources.

Examines the lives of doctors and early colonial medical practices in America.

Examines the history of slavery, discussing the slave trade, the establishment of the slavery system and its role in the economy of the American South, and abolition and emancipation. Includes a time line, glossary, and resources for further research.

A collection of primary source documents from colonial newspapers designed to help students debate the issues of colonial America.