history

An introduction to the early days of the settlement of Maryland, describing the daily life and economy of the colony and its religious tolerance.

An introduction to the lives of the early settlers in the Delaware Colony, from the early attempts of the Dutch, Swedes, and English to colonize to Delaware's role in the American Revolution.

Follows the history of the Colony of Connecticut, including its daily life, the interaction of the settlers and Indians, and the political struggle to be free of English rule.

Provides an introduction to life in the Colony of New Hampshire, from its founding to the American Revolution.

Traces the history of Rhode Island from the arrival of the first European settlers in the early seventeenth century through 1790 when it became the thirteenth state to join the Union.

An introduction to the ideas that led to the colonization of the present state of Georgia in the 18th century and to what life was like there for the early settlers.

Illustrations and simple text provide a brief introduction to the life of sixteenth-century explorer Jacques Cartier.

Introduces important people and events in the history of South Carolina from colonization to statehood.

Introduces important people and events from the early years of the Virginia Colony.

Briefly describes the military exploits of Benedict Arnold, first for the Americans and later for the British.