colonial period, ca. 1600-1775

Presents the historical events and social issues of colonial America through twenty-four primary documents, including diary entries, poems, and personal narratives.

Presents the history of the United States from the colonization of the New World through the middle of the eighteenth century.

In Green Marsh, Massachusetts, in 1774, thirteen-year-old Prudence keeps a diary of the troubles she and her family face as Tories surrounded by American patriots at the start of the American Revolution.

Twelve-year-old Deliverance Trembley writes in her diary about the fears and doubts that arise during the 1692 witch hunt and trials in Salem Village, Massachusetts, especially when her pious friend, Goody Corey, is condemned as a witch.

Describes the causes of the American Revolution, the outcome of the struggle, and life for soldiers and civilians during the war, and presents instructions for four hands-on activities related to this historical period.

Presents a short history of the early American colonies, how they were founded, and the daily activities of the colonists.

Told from the viewpoints of Pocahontas and John Smith, describes their lives in the context of the encounter between the Powhatan Indians and the English colonists of 17th century Jamestown, Virginia.

Provides information about what life was like in the Virginia colony, discussing government, work, food, clothing, homes, school, and other topics. Includes a time line, glossary, and a list of Web resources.

Examines the early history of South Carolina, the eighth colony to join the United States, and looks at various aspects of life in the colony, discussing work, food, clothing, homes, children, and other topics. Includes a time line, glossary, and references.