1775-1865

Describes the history of Maryland, one of the thirteen original English colonies in North America, discussing its early explorers, first settlements, life in the colony, and the role of Maryland in the fight for independence.

Examines the history of the state of Georgia, and describes its earliest settlements, native peoples who lived in the area, slavery, early system of government, and more.

Describes the history of Connecticut, one of the thirteen original English colonies in North America, discussing its early explorers, first settlements, conflicts with Native Americans, life in the colony, and the role of Connecticut in the fight for independence.

Chronicles the early history of South Carolina, covering its Native American peoples and explorers, life in the first settlements, conflicts between colonists and Native Americans, the building tensions between the colonies and England, the Revolutionary War, and the creation and ratification of the federal constitution.

Presents a comprehensive study of the colony of Rhode Island and describes the native peoples who inhabited the region, early explorers and settlements, colonial life and conflicts with Native Americans, and the battles and events of the Revolutionary War.

Presents a comprehensive study of the colony of Pennsylvania and describes the native peoples who inhabited the region, early explorers and settlements, colonial life and conflicts with Native Americans, and the battles and events of the Revolutionary War.

Presents a comprehensive study of the colony of North Carolina and describes the native peoples who inhabited the region, early explorers and settlements, colonial life and conflicts with Native Americans, and the battles and events of the Revolutionary War.

Chronicles the early history of New York, covering its Native American peoples and explorers, life in the first settlements, conflicts between colonists and Native Americans, the building tensions between the colonies and England, the Revolutionary War, and the creation and ratification of the federal constitution.

Describes the history of New Jersey, one of the thirteen original English colonies, including its early explorers, first settlements, and life in colonial America, and includes information on how New Jersey became a state.

Chronicles the early history of New Hampshire, covering its Native American peoples and explorers, life in the first settlements, conflicts between colonists and Native Americans, the building tensions between the colonies and England, the Revolutionary War, and the creation and ratification of the federal constitution.