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Unit 2—Colonial Settlement (1497-1763)
Chapter 5: Challenges to Spanish Power (1497-1610)
Chapter 6: English Colonies in North America (1607-1732)
Chapter 7: Shaping of the American Colonies (1651-1740)
Chapter 8: The Clash of Empires (1668-1763)
Chapter 5
Rhode Island History: Indians and Explorers
Account of the earliest interactions between Europeans and Native Americans in what would become Rhode Island, including the first verifiable visit by a European explorer, that of Giovanni Verrazano in 1524
Chapter 6
Captain John Smith
In-depth look at the founder of the Jamestown settlement, including excerpts from his own accounts of the settlement's early days
A Brief History of Jamestown, Virginia
Detailed time line, accompanied by information on the settlement's economics, politics, geography, and inhabitants
Massachusetts Bay Colony, 1640-1700
Collection of primary sources relevant to life in Massachusetts during the 17th century
Puritanism in New England
Brief look at Puritanism and the Puritans of New England by a university professor
The Quaker Religion
A brief overview of the Quakers and thier settlement in New Bedford, Massachusetts, with links to information about the federal style of architecture
Chapter 7
The American Colonies in the 17th Century: Politics
Site containing a wide range of 17th-century colonial documents, including several dealing with the duties of Sir Edmund Andros as governor of the Dominion of New England
Middle Passage--Evidence
Firsthand accounts and images dealing with the life of slaves during the middle passage
Perilous Voyages: The Middle Passage
Examination of the middle passage and the hardships that Africans
endured
Olaudah Equiano
Excerpts from the autobiography of the former slave
North American Colonies: Planters, Merchants, Laborers
Account of the evolution of indentured servitude in North America
Salem Witch Trials, 1692
Chronology of the events surrounding the Salem witch hysteria. Includes
links to images of the Witch Trials Memorial and to the Salem home page.
Scientific/Philosophical Writings of Jonathan Edwards
Selected texts by and about the Puritan minister, focusing on his philosophical ideas
Benjamin Franklin
Links to texts of writings from various periods of Franklin's life, including the Autobiography
Chapter 8
The French and Indian War
Examination of certain aspects of the war, including its effect on British-colonial relations and the key role played by the Iroquois
The Maryland Gazette Featuring George Washington's Journal
Washington's account of his experiences as a young soldier in 1753-1754, accompanied by background material
The Royal Proclamation of October 7, 1763
In-depth look at the circumstances surrounding the Proclamation of 1763. Includes the text of the proclamation.
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