A collection of primary sources which explores cross-cultural conflicts during the Colonial period of United States history.

This resource contains an article written by David A. Copeland on how five American newspapers covered the French and Indian War in the colonial period. See copies of three old newspaper issues.

The idea of race has been a powerful driving force in American history since colonial times, but what exactly is race? Guest Jacqueline Jones, one of the foremost experts on the history of racial history in the United States, helps us...

Read about the first English settlements in America, the differences between the Chesapeake Bay colonies and the New England colonies, the wars between native inhabitants and English colonists, and the role of Bacon's Rebellion in the...

This article chronicles the life of John Jay, one of America's founding fathers and the first chief justice of the Supreme Court. Includes a portrait and illustrations.

Description of the colonial period in South America during the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries. Provides information about the governmental structure during the colonial period, the economy, and the problems of the times. Gives some...

Scroll through this site from the Modern History Sourcebook of Fordham University to New England and click on the primary source documents concerning Edmund Andros. This site contains dozens of links related to colonial America. Sections...

Timeline of the social, political, and literary history of Colonial America and the United States, from 1750 to 1799. Contains information about writers of the period, along with portraits and links to related websites.

This on-line encyclopedia article gives information about Phillis Wheatley, the Boston slave who surprised colonial America with her poetry. She was the first African-American woman to have her work published.

Read some excerpts from original colonial laws concerning slaves.

A detailed review by James T. Kloppenberg, constructively criticizing the author's (Jon Butler) thesis that ties between colonial religion and politics are exaggerated.

Although tied to pages from a specific text, these AP study questions allow anyone to consider aspects of colonial economics. (Answers to some of the questions are located at the following link:...

Provides information on two Colonial women inventors. This is a transcript of an accompanying radio broadcast.

This examination of religion in Virginia gives you an idea of where Anglicanism fit into colonial life there.

Comprehensive information about the colonial period of American History. Includes information about New England, colonies, government, people, The French and Indian War, and the Salem Witch Trials.

In this lesson plan, students will consider "Colonial Broadsides: A Student-Created Play." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.

Focuses on slavery in North America, the worry about uprisings, and slavery's economic impact. Links to related information.

Features a brief overview of the history of Maryland, and the origin of Maryland Day. Also showcases several historical photos of Maryland from an aerial view.

This site provides an explanation of the influence of the frontier on the landed gentry and the role of education in the society.

A variety of pictures demonstrating the kinds of mansions lived in by the wealthier landowners.

This lesson focuses on William Bradford and his Of Plymouth Plantation, a history of the Plymouth Colony. It features a short biography of William Bradford including his trip to America on the Mayflower and being elected long-term...

This lesson focuses on Colonial period slave narratives including the autobiography, "The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano" by Olaudah Equiano. Links are provided to the narrative and the website Africans in America:...

Essay on the Enlightenment as typified in America by Benjamin Franklin.

While men sought new lands in America, it was the women who followed them and created lives who are the focus of this exhibit. Divided into topics, the women of the Jamestown Settlement are thoroughly examined. A terrific source for any...