Site includes brief essay on the Pequot War, timeline, maps of the battles and 17th century settlements, as well as link to Pequot Museum and Research Center.

An overview of the Puritans who facing religious persecution in England set sail for the New World establishing the colony at Plymouth.

The role of the free press in Colonial American literary and political history. Includes links to Alexander Hamilton and charters involving free press.

This National Humanities site gives a brief description of "This notorious episode in the history of early New England," and some ideas for presenting the topic of witchcraft to students.

The Puritans came to the New World in search of religious freedom. This National Humanities Center article tells what they did with that freedom. Site also offers topics for discussion with students.

A review of the events in the life of Anne Hutchinson, a brave, early American settler. Learn how Anne Hutchinson felt about religion and the way people should worship God. (In Spanish)

This article paints a picture of Puritans somewhat different from common myth. Read about their ideas of separation of church and state, and even their love of color.

John Wintrhop's idea of the value of a covenant in social relations that was reflected in the development of the Puritan community.

In this lesson plan, students will consider "Mapping Colonial New England: Looking at the Landscape of New England." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.

The hysteria in Salem which resulted in trials of innocent people accused of witchcraft has invited many theories on why the accusing girls made such claims. Read about the evidence admitted in the trials and the results of the trials....

Find out about the life of the Puritans. Education was important, as well as church attendance. Read about the forms of punishment, and the ways Puritans had fun.

Exactly what is the difference between Pilgrims and Puritans? Find out here in this short article.

Learn more about estuaries when you visit this informative site. This resource provides locations of and weblinks to estuaries in the United States.