Colonial America
Daily life and history of Colonial America and the thirteen original colonies.
Mayflower Compact
The Mayflower Compact was the agreed to aboard the Mayflower in 1620. Learn more about this important document.
The Mayflower Compact was the agreed to aboard the Mayflower in 1620. Learn more about this important document.
Biography of Benjamin Franklin
Here is an biography of Benjamin Franklin. His life as a scientist, writer, politician, elder statesmen, and diplomat was hugely significant in the history of America. Learn more about Benjamin Franklin here.
Here is an biography of Benjamin Franklin. His life as a scientist, writer, politician, elder statesmen, and diplomat was hugely significant in the history of America. Learn more about Benjamin Franklin here.
Overview of Colonial America
Want to find out about Colonial America? Here is an overview of the thirteen colonies and the important differences between the New England, Middle, and Southern Colonies.
Want to find out about Colonial America? Here is an overview of the thirteen colonies and the important differences between the New England, Middle, and Southern Colonies.
The Thirteen Colonies
A bulleted list of the thirteen colonies. The list includes colony name, year founded, and the founders of each of the colonies.
A bulleted list of the thirteen colonies. The list includes colony name, year founded, and the founders of each of the colonies.
Chart of the 13 Original Colonies
Brief overview of the origins of the 13 original colonies. The chart lists the date each colony was founded, the individuals associated with the founding and whether it became a Royal colony.
Brief overview of the origins of the 13 original colonies. The chart lists the date each colony was founded, the individuals associated with the founding and whether it became a Royal colony.
Colonial History Quiz
Do you have what it takes to be considered a Colonial History guru? Can you make it all the way to the final question? Take this quiz to find out.
Do you have what it takes to be considered a Colonial History guru? Can you make it all the way to the final question? Take this quiz to find out.
Timeline of American History: 1600 - 1625
Take a look at the very beginning of United States history with this timeline created by your Guide.
Take a look at the very beginning of United States history with this timeline created by your Guide.
Timeline of American History: 1675-1700
Follow the course of American History from 1675 to 1700 created by your Guide.
Follow the course of American History from 1675 to 1700 created by your Guide.
Virginia Colony Profile
Learn more about the colony of Virginia including its significance and important people.
Learn more about the colony of Virginia including its significance and important people.
The Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was actually written long after the first shot of the war against Great Britain had been fired at the Battles of Lexington and Concord. Read about this 'lawyers brief' and find great resources to further your study.
The Declaration of Independence was actually written long after the first shot of the war against Great Britain had been fired at the Battles of Lexington and Concord. Read about this 'lawyers brief' and find great resources to further your study.
William Penn Biography
William Penn was a leading Quaker who founded the Pennsylvania colony as a place of religious tolerance. Learn more about William Penn with this biographical sketch.
William Penn was a leading Quaker who founded the Pennsylvania colony as a place of religious tolerance. Learn more about William Penn with this biographical sketch.
Brief History of the Thirteen Colonies
This great resource gives a brief background for each of the 13 colonies along with resources for further investigation. Definitely a site to spend some time exploring.
This great resource gives a brief background for each of the 13 colonies along with resources for further investigation. Definitely a site to spend some time exploring.
Colonial America Maps
Dating from 1625 to 1774, these rare maps from the University of Georgia's Hargrett Rare Book & Document Library provide a unique look at the way explorers and colonists viewed the New World. Please note that a few of these maps may take some time to download.
Dating from 1625 to 1774, these rare maps from the University of Georgia's Hargrett Rare Book & Document Library provide a unique look at the way explorers and colonists viewed the New World. Please note that a few of these maps may take some time to download.
Droughts and Roanoke
This article is entitled, "Droughts May Have Doomed the Lost Colony." Written from research into tree-ring evidence that has led scholars to find a cause for the settlements' demise.
This article is entitled, "Droughts May Have Doomed the Lost Colony." Written from research into tree-ring evidence that has led scholars to find a cause for the settlements' demise.
Jamestown
A nice history from the Association for Preservation of Virginian Antiquities about the first permanent English settlement in the colonies.
A nice history from the Association for Preservation of Virginian Antiquities about the first permanent English settlement in the colonies.
Keigwin & Matthews Collection of Rare and Historical Documents
A private collection of historical newspapers maps & writings focusing on the period in American history from the Colonial Period through the Jefferson Presidency.
A private collection of historical newspapers maps & writings focusing on the period in American history from the Colonial Period through the Jefferson Presidency.
The Library Company of Philadelphia
An independent research library with collections documenting every aspect of the history & background of American culture from the time of the thirteen colonies to the end of the 19th century. Check out the historical images.
An independent research library with collections documenting every aspect of the history & background of American culture from the time of the thirteen colonies to the end of the 19th century. Check out the historical images.
Patrick Henry's Patriotic Speech
Spoken at the Second Virginia Convention, Patrick's Henry's fiery speech; where he's utters the famous phrase, "I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!"
Spoken at the Second Virginia Convention, Patrick's Henry's fiery speech; where he's utters the famous phrase, "I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!"
Plymouth's Pilgrim History
Part of the Plymouth, MA's "America's Homepage" site, this has a history of the village and its people during Colonial times, with links to notable iindividuals.
Part of the Plymouth, MA's "America's Homepage" site, this has a history of the village and its people during Colonial times, with links to notable iindividuals.
Plymouth: Its History and People
Guide to the pilgrims at Plymouth and their history as told by the Plimoth Plantation. This living history museum provides good, in-depth information about the life of the pilgrims including the Mayflower Voyage and the First Thanksgiving.
Guide to the pilgrims at Plymouth and their history as told by the Plimoth Plantation. This living history museum provides good, in-depth information about the life of the pilgrims including the Mayflower Voyage and the First Thanksgiving.
Timeline of Early Colonial America
From the "Jamestown Rediscovery site, this provides a timeline from 1558-1616; concentrating at the settling of Jamestown.
From the "Jamestown Rediscovery site, this provides a timeline from 1558-1616; concentrating at the settling of Jamestown.
The Trial of Anne Hutchinson
America, land of religious freedom? Not for Anne Hutchinson. Read this article concerning her trial for sedition because of her Puritan beliefs.
America, land of religious freedom? Not for Anne Hutchinson. Read this article concerning her trial for sedition because of her Puritan beliefs.