Schimel, Kate

An introduction to the government of New York that traces its history from pre-colonial times to the present, discussing how it was ruled by Native American tribes, the Dutch, the British, during the Revolution, and how local and state government branches are run.

An introduction to New York, describing how and why it was populated and colonized, what resources are valued, and the changing geography of New York.

Examines the role New York played in the formation of the United States after the American Revolution, discussing the state's early government, influential people and industries, impact on the nation, and other related topics.

An introduction to what was like for those living in New York when it was the Dutch colony of New Netherland, describing how the colony was created, who the leaders were, what it was like for the families who lived there, what happened when the British took over, and how British rule changed the colony.

An introduction to the Native American tribes of New York, exploring the influence they had on the state's history, their interactions with white settlers, how their culture lives on, and other related topics.

An introduction to life in the British colony of New York that explores how the British took over rule from the Dutch, how they governed the colony, what life was like for those living in the colony during the French and Indian War, what clothes, food, and homes were like, how the colonists fought against the British, and other related topics.