Colonial settlements in America

Examines the founding and early years of Yerba Buena, one of the earliest settlements in America; tells of the challenges faced by colonists in the New World; and discusses the contributions of notable men and women to the community. Includes a chronology and time line.

Chronicles the history of the Spanish settlement of Santa Fe from its founding in 1610 as the capital of Nuevo Mexico, until Mexico gained its independence from Spain in 1821.

Examines the founding and early years of St. Augustine, one of the earliest settlements in America; tells of the challenges faced by colonists in the New World; and discusses the contributions of notable men and women to the community. Includes a chronology and time line.

Examines the founding and early years of New Amsterdam, one of the earliest settlements in America; tells of the challenges faced by colonists in the New World; and discusses the contributions of notable men and women to the community. Includes a chronology and time line.

Examines the founding and early years of Plymouth, one of the earliest settlements in America; tells of the challenges faced by colonists in the New World; and discusses the contributions of notable men and women to the community. Includes a chronology and time line.

Examines the founding and early years of Williamsburg, one of the earliest settlements in America; tells of the challenges faced by colonists in the New World; and discusses the contributions of notable men and women to the community. Includes a chronology and time line.

Profiles the history of Philadelphia, founded in 1681 by William Penn, who was given the charter by King Charles II of England in repayment of a debt owed to Penn's father.