Massachusetts Historical Society
Mhs: Coming of the American Revolution: Stamp Act
Provides details surrounding the passage of another attempt by the British to tax the American colonies, the Stamp Act. Includes original supporting documents and great teacher resources.
Massachusetts Historical Society
Mhs: Coming of the American Revolution: Sugar Act
Summary of the controversy surrounding Parliament's passage of the Sugar Act in 1764 to raise revenue and the American colonies reaction to it. Supported by original documents.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: American Independence
Part of Fordham University's Internet Modern History Sourcebook, this site gives historical background and extensive web resources on American Independence.
Library of Congress
Loc: American Notes: Travels in America, 1750 1920
Comprises 253 published narratives by Americans and foreign visitors recounting their travels in the colonies and the United States and their observations and opinions about American peoples, places, and society from about 1750 to 1920....
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Second Generation of British Colonies
The religious and civil conflict in England in the mid-17th century limited immigration, as well as the attention the mother country paid the fledgling American colonies.
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: Becoming American: The British Atlantic Colonies, 1690 1763
Primary source documents on how the political relationship between the colonies and Great Britain changed from 1690 to 1763 and how the colonists responded.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: American Portrait Miniatures of Eighteenth Century
The Metropolitan Museum of Art provides this informative page on American portrait miniature paintings of the eighteenth century.
Henry J. Sage
Sage American History: New England Expands to New Colonies
Article with photographs on the expansion of the new England Colonies to include the Middle and Southern Colonies. Links to primary source documents.
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American Journeys: French and English Approaches to Exploration [Pdf]
A lengthy lesson plan that examines French and English approaches to exploration and colonization in reference to religious factors. Using primary sources from French missionary Gabriel Sagard and Wiliam Bradford, first governor of...
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America Dept. Of State: Outline of American Literature [Pdf]
This online book presents an overview of American literature chronologically. Eras and movements are explained and biographies of significant authors are provided. This is a good way to understand the background and influences of...
Henry J. Sage
Sage American History: Introduction to American Colonial History
Introductory article on American Colonial History in which the author takes a look at the first European settlers who made the voyage to America and addresses the essential question of who they were as people and hence, why they made...
Ancestry
The Pilgrims and Plymouth Colony: 1620
Study guide with loads of information about the pilgrims. Details everything from the religious beliefs of the pilgrims to what the Mayflower looked like, to the dogs on the ship, furniture, clothing, descriptions of medical practices on...
Henry J. Sage
Sage American History: The Era of the American Revolution 1763 1783
Introductioon to the Era of the American Revolution, 1763-1783. The author discusses how the Revolution unfolded by weaving together events with new ways of thinking on the part of colonists.
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Journal of the American Revolution
Free online history magazine publishes a collection of fun and educational articles dealing with American Revolution history, culture, politics and war. Suitable for both scholars and history enthusiasts alike.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Second Generation of British Colonies
The religious and civil conflict in England in the mid-17th century limited immigration, as well as the attention the mother country paid the fledgling American colonies. In part to provide for the defense measures England was...
Organization for Community Networks
Academy Curricular Exchange: A Practical Experiment in Colonization
A detailed lesson plan depicting life in the early American colonies.
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Mission Us: For Crown or Colony?
[Free Registration/Login Required] Authors provide an interactive way to actually experience history in an on-line game. Become Nat Wheeler as he makes his way to Boston in 1770, a crucial time in history! Find your way around Boston to...
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The Spanish Wars: Spanish American Wars of Independence
A descriptive history of the independence movements in Europe and South America which contributed to the Spanish American Wars from the fifteenth century onward.
Read Works
Read Works: The First American
[Free Registration/Login Required] This passage contains information on Benjamin Franklin and his earning of the title "First American" nickname. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and...
University of Groningen
American History: Biographies: Lord North (1713 1792)
Lord North was Prime Minister of Great Britain from January, 1770 to March, 1782. His early successes as Leader of the House and his efforts to cut the national debt brought him the confidence of a faction-ridden Parliament and the favor...
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: New Peoples
Most settlers who came to America in the 17th century were English, but there were also Dutch, Swedes and Germans in the middle region, a few French Huguenots in South Carolina and elsewhere, slaves from Africa, primarily in the South,...
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Time Page: 13 Colonies: A Timeline
This is a great timeline that shows what happens in America between 1520 and 1788 when all the colonies have become states. Lots of events are listed.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian American Art Museum: Young America in Art
An historical site from the Smithsonian American Art Museum that shows the growth of America through art work by over 45 artists. This site by the Smithsonian Institute has fascinating images showing American artists depicting the...
Quia
Quia: American Colonial Government and Policies
Review your knowledge of the early American government with these interactive games. Play concentration, matching, flashcards, or click on "list of terms" to see the vocabulary used in each activity.