There were many different types of people who lived in the colonies from slaves to wealthy landowners. To understand the social classes in colonies, this site offers simple explanations of each group and offers multiple resources for...

By examining primary sources such as diaries and tax records, and a chapter from a secondary source, learn about the social classes apparent in colonlial America. Suggested student exercises guide crtitical thinking assessment of the...

[Free Registration/Login Required] Students identify the Impacts of Colonialism - to include social, economic and political legacies and how these led to civil wars, dictators, and corrupt governments. Students grasp the complexity of...