Articles related to "American Colonies"
Colonial Troops and American Rangers
During the Great War for Empire between France and Britain which lasted from 1754-1763 undisciplined colonial militias painted American troops in a poor light.
colonial • troops • rangers • american colonies • militias
During the Great War for Empire between France and Britain which lasted from 1754-1763 undisciplined colonial militias painted American troops in a poor light.
colonial • troops • rangers • american colonies • militias
How Well do You Know the Revolution?
A Trivia Quiz to Test Your Knowledge of the American Revolution
trivia • revolutionary war • american • revolution • washington
A Trivia Quiz to Test Your Knowledge of the American Revolution
trivia • revolutionary war • american • revolution • washington
Quakerism in the 18th Century
Article on the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) in the 18th century.
religious society of friends • quakerism • 18th century • quietism • consolidation
Article on the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) in the 18th century.
religious society of friends • quakerism • 18th century • quietism • consolidation
Colonial Immigration: An Overview
An overview of the settlement of the 13 original American Colonies
colonial • america • colonists • immigration • settlement
An overview of the settlement of the 13 original American Colonies
colonial • america • colonists • immigration • settlement
A Brief History of Colonial America’s Society & Culture
Colonial American Society: the rise of the free press, public education, political structure, and religious tolerance in the Age of Enlightenment.
colonial american history • 17th c. american colonies • 18th c. american colonies • the age of enlightenment • free press
Colonial American Society: the rise of the free press, public education, political structure, and religious tolerance in the Age of Enlightenment.
colonial american history • 17th c. american colonies • 18th c. american colonies • the age of enlightenment • free press
Colonial Christmas Traditions
Early Colonial settlers in America brought distinct Christmas traditions from England, The Netherlands and Eastern Europe,including Sinter Klass and the Christmas Putz.
colonial christmas customs • history of christmas in america • puritains and christmas • christmas american colonies • early christmas traidtions
Early Colonial settlers in America brought distinct Christmas traditions from England, The Netherlands and Eastern Europe,including Sinter Klass and the Christmas Putz.
colonial christmas customs • history of christmas in america • puritains and christmas • christmas american colonies • early christmas traidtions
Colonial Philadelphia
William Penn arrives in Philadelphia. Within three years there are 7,000 people living in the city. Penn insures peace by dealing fairly with the Indians.
philadelphia • pennsylvania • william penn • native americans • quakers in america
William Penn arrives in Philadelphia. Within three years there are 7,000 people living in the city. Penn insures peace by dealing fairly with the Indians.
philadelphia • pennsylvania • william penn • native americans • quakers in america
Robert Clive - Shropshire's Empire Builder Part 3
A brief account of the Battle of Plassey and the financial scandal surrounding Clive before his death
plassey • clive • india • east india company • north
A brief account of the Battle of Plassey and the financial scandal surrounding Clive before his death
plassey • clive • india • east india company • north
The First Continental Congress
The actual causes of the American Revolution: Boston Port Act, Quebec Act; denial of trial by peers, peaceful assembly and royal charters are outlined in this protest.
first continental congress • causes of the american revolution • declaration of rights • boston port act • quebec act
The actual causes of the American Revolution: Boston Port Act, Quebec Act; denial of trial by peers, peaceful assembly and royal charters are outlined in this protest.
first continental congress • causes of the american revolution • declaration of rights • boston port act • quebec act
The Philippines Travel Fact File
With 7107 islands to explore, the famous Boracay island, Baroque churches, historic Spanish colonies, indigenous tribes, what you need to know begins here.
philippines • archipelago • spanish colony • island paradise • filipino
With 7107 islands to explore, the famous Boracay island, Baroque churches, historic Spanish colonies, indigenous tribes, what you need to know begins here.
philippines • archipelago • spanish colony • island paradise • filipino
Calverts Make Maryland a Unique Colony
Maryland's unique colonization by the Calverts began when The Ark and The Dove unloaded cargo and settlers in 1634.
calverts colonize maryland • maryland a unique colony • ships ark and dove • dr. john briscoe • john bowles
Maryland's unique colonization by the Calverts began when The Ark and The Dove unloaded cargo and settlers in 1634.
calverts colonize maryland • maryland a unique colony • ships ark and dove • dr. john briscoe • john bowles
U. S. Lineage Societies for Women
The following lineage societies are open to women; for some it is by invitation only. All require documented pedigrees. Most have websites.
lineage societies for women • documented pedigrees • colonial dames • dar • ladies of grand army of the republic
The following lineage societies are open to women; for some it is by invitation only. All require documented pedigrees. Most have websites.
lineage societies for women • documented pedigrees • colonial dames • dar • ladies of grand army of the republic
Double Dating
Watch for instances of "double dating" when looking for British or early American records. There is actually a lot of history behind this odd way of recording the year.
double dating • double dates • genealogy double dating • two dates in genealogy • double year dates
Watch for instances of "double dating" when looking for British or early American records. There is actually a lot of history behind this odd way of recording the year.
double dating • double dates • genealogy double dating • two dates in genealogy • double year dates
Prelude to a Riot
The Boston Tea Party wasn’t the only rebellion against unfair taxes. New Hampshire men staged their own protest. Read all about it here!
white pine • pine tree riot • ebenezer mudgett • weare • dunbarton
The Boston Tea Party wasn’t the only rebellion against unfair taxes. New Hampshire men staged their own protest. Read all about it here!
white pine • pine tree riot • ebenezer mudgett • weare • dunbarton
The Articles of Confederation
This essay examines the balancing of states' rights and national power in The Articles of Confederation.
the articles of confederation • conflict between national union and state independ • historical background of the articles of confedera • states' rights and the articles of confederation • national powers and the articles of confederation
This essay examines the balancing of states' rights and national power in The Articles of Confederation.
the articles of confederation • conflict between national union and state independ • historical background of the articles of confedera • states' rights and the articles of confederation • national powers and the articles of confederation
The Many Misrepresentations of Pocahontas
Pocahontas was a real Native American girl who helped the English survive in the new Virginia colony of Jamestown. But most of the stories told about her are far from truth. What really happened back in the early 17th century between the English and the Powhatan tribe, and what became of Pocahontas after she left her native lands? See how history has been distorted through the centuries - you may be surprised by the facts.
pocahontas • powhatan • virginia • jamestown • english
Pocahontas was a real Native American girl who helped the English survive in the new Virginia colony of Jamestown. But most of the stories told about her are far from truth. What really happened back in the early 17th century between the English and the Powhatan tribe, and what became of Pocahontas after she left her native lands? See how history has been distorted through the centuries - you may be surprised by the facts.
pocahontas • powhatan • virginia • jamestown • english
The Pennsylvania and New York Ministeriums
The first synods in America bookend the American Revolution. Old world faith meets New World lifestyles and practices as Germanic and Nordic peoples become familiar with organization, self-governance, and the right to vote.
new york • pennsylvania • ministerium • synod • henry melchior muhlenberg
The first synods in America bookend the American Revolution. Old world faith meets New World lifestyles and practices as Germanic and Nordic peoples become familiar with organization, self-governance, and the right to vote.
new york • pennsylvania • ministerium • synod • henry melchior muhlenberg
The Pine Tree Riot
The Boston Tea Party wasn’t the only rebellion against unfair taxes. New Hampshire men staged their own protest. Read all about it here!
white pine • pine tree riot • ebenezer mudgett • weare • dunbarton
The Boston Tea Party wasn’t the only rebellion against unfair taxes. New Hampshire men staged their own protest. Read all about it here!
white pine • pine tree riot • ebenezer mudgett • weare • dunbarton
Causes of the War of 1812
Why did James Madison ask Congress to declare war on Great Britain in 1812? Why did the United States invade Canada? What were the causes of the War of 1812?
war of 1812 • causes of the war of 1812 • causes war of 1812 • 1812 james madison • 1812 madison
Why did James Madison ask Congress to declare war on Great Britain in 1812? Why did the United States invade Canada? What were the causes of the War of 1812?
war of 1812 • causes of the war of 1812 • causes war of 1812 • 1812 james madison • 1812 madison
Colonial Williamsburg
As one of America's first "planned communities," the city of Williamsburg, Virginia played a central role in the years prior the American Revolution.
colonial williamsburg • early america • planned community • middle plantation • virginia general assembly
As one of America's first "planned communities," the city of Williamsburg, Virginia played a central role in the years prior the American Revolution.
colonial williamsburg • early america • planned community • middle plantation • virginia general assembly
The British Empire's Parental Role
Americans knew their mother country would always be there. Would Mum give them space to mature or smother them with taxes that would be the cause the American Revolution.
letters from a farmer in pennsylvania • british empire • taxes • cause of the american revolution • john dickinson
Americans knew their mother country would always be there. Would Mum give them space to mature or smother them with taxes that would be the cause the American Revolution.
letters from a farmer in pennsylvania • british empire • taxes • cause of the american revolution • john dickinson
Voyage of the First Fleet
Banished from their homeland in 1787, more than 750 of Britain's convicts were launched on a perilous sea voyage to the other side of the world.
first fleet • convicts • transportation • fleet • australia
Banished from their homeland in 1787, more than 750 of Britain's convicts were launched on a perilous sea voyage to the other side of the world.
first fleet • convicts • transportation • fleet • australia
Money & Mayhem - Part One
An Empire in Turmoil -- The first part of an in-depth look at what drove Britain to tax her colonies in North America.
taxation • british • empire • freedom • law
An Empire in Turmoil -- The first part of an in-depth look at what drove Britain to tax her colonies in North America.
taxation • british • empire • freedom • law
The rise of European empires up to 1914
The vast treasures that the Spanish and the Portuguese brought back from Latin America included gold and silver, no wonder other countries sought their own empires.
european empires • britain • france • germany • italy
The vast treasures that the Spanish and the Portuguese brought back from Latin America included gold and silver, no wonder other countries sought their own empires.
european empires • britain • france • germany • italy
The Stamp Act
Grenville Tries to Solve England's Woes, and Brings on New Ones
taxes • england • parliament • stamp • sugar
Grenville Tries to Solve England's Woes, and Brings on New Ones
taxes • england • parliament • stamp • sugar
Was Resistance to British Taxation Justified?
The Propriety of British Tax Policies Considered
economy • greed • money • british • colonies
The Propriety of British Tax Policies Considered
economy • greed • money • british • colonies
Westward to Pennsylvania
German settlers made up one of the larger ethnic groups in Pennsylvania during the colonial period. Where did they come from and why did they leave their homes for a new, unknown world?
german • palatine • settler • colony • colonist
German settlers made up one of the larger ethnic groups in Pennsylvania during the colonial period. Where did they come from and why did they leave their homes for a new, unknown world?
german • palatine • settler • colony • colonist
Criminals in Our Past
Prior to the American Revolution, many of the early settlers were criminals sentenced to exile or servitude in the New World. Other sources included deserters from military units and ships.
criminal • penal • genealogy • north america • canada
Prior to the American Revolution, many of the early settlers were criminals sentenced to exile or servitude in the New World. Other sources included deserters from military units and ships.
criminal • penal • genealogy • north america • canada
The Golden Age of Piracy - Blackbeard!
The short career of the infamous Blackbeard.
pirates • piracy • blackbeard • queen anne's revenge • adventure
The short career of the infamous Blackbeard.
pirates • piracy • blackbeard • queen anne's revenge • adventure
26 January - Australia Day
The history of Australia's national day.
australia • first fleet • convicts • botany bay • sydney cove
The history of Australia's national day.
australia • first fleet • convicts • botany bay • sydney cove
A Look at the Provinces, Part IX: Prince Edward Island
This is the ninth article in the series. Prince Edward Island is the Island province between North of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. The Small Island, not the big one, that would be Newfoundland. PEI, as it is abbreviated, is the smallest and least populated province in Canada. It has an area of 5,660 square kilometres and has a population of 129,765 people (Less than Brampton, Ontario). The Capital is Charlottetown, where the Concept of Confederation Started yet it joined latter, 1873.
canada • prince edward island • charlottetown
This is the ninth article in the series. Prince Edward Island is the Island province between North of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. The Small Island, not the big one, that would be Newfoundland. PEI, as it is abbreviated, is the smallest and least populated province in Canada. It has an area of 5,660 square kilometres and has a population of 129,765 people (Less than Brampton, Ontario). The Capital is Charlottetown, where the Concept of Confederation Started yet it joined latter, 1873.
canada • prince edward island • charlottetown
America's Foreign Founding Fathers
Here are a select few foreigners who helped establish the Unites States of America during the Revolutionary War. Some names are recognizable. Several more should be!
foreign founding fathers • marquis de lafayette • baron von steuben • johan de kalb • thaddeus kosciuszko
Here are a select few foreigners who helped establish the Unites States of America during the Revolutionary War. Some names are recognizable. Several more should be!
foreign founding fathers • marquis de lafayette • baron von steuben • johan de kalb • thaddeus kosciuszko
American Architecture: The Georgian Style
Part of the information you need to bring your older home back to its glory is to know the architectural style it is.
georgian • architecture • architectural • robert e. lee
Part of the information you need to bring your older home back to its glory is to know the architectural style it is.
georgian • architecture • architectural • robert e. lee
Bastille Stormed 1789
The storming of the Bastille on the 14th July 1789 has become one of the most infamous events in modern world history.
storming of the bastille • ancien regime • louis xvi • french revolution • 14 july 1789
The storming of the Bastille on the 14th July 1789 has become one of the most infamous events in modern world history.
storming of the bastille • ancien regime • louis xvi • french revolution • 14 july 1789
Chief Joseph's War
The second part of a three-part examination of the life of Chief Joseph Brant. For more information on his early years, see part one.
joseph brant • sir william johnson • mohawk • shawnee -virginia war • canajoharie
The second part of a three-part examination of the life of Chief Joseph Brant. For more information on his early years, see part one.
joseph brant • sir william johnson • mohawk • shawnee -virginia war • canajoharie
How to Make Country French Bean Salad
Bastille Day is reason enough for a party. It's July, so most parties are outdoors or a pique-nique in the park. Serve this as a side or a main dish salad.
bastille day picinic • french bean salad recipe • three bean salad • bastille day history • how to celebrate bastille day
Bastille Day is reason enough for a party. It's July, so most parties are outdoors or a pique-nique in the park. Serve this as a side or a main dish salad.
bastille day picinic • french bean salad recipe • three bean salad • bastille day history • how to celebrate bastille day
Lesson Plan for Teaching the Revolutionary War
The National Archives has partnered with a Florida teacher to produce an online lesson plan featuring documents and images for teaching about the Revolutionary War.
lesson plan for revolutionary war • teaching american revolution • national archives resources for revolutionary war • teaching tools for revolutionary war • revolutionary war documents
The National Archives has partnered with a Florida teacher to produce an online lesson plan featuring documents and images for teaching about the Revolutionary War.
lesson plan for revolutionary war • teaching american revolution • national archives resources for revolutionary war • teaching tools for revolutionary war • revolutionary war documents
Manila
A history of one of the great cities of Southeast Asia and what makes it such a unique place.
philippines • silver trade • spain • colonization • imperialism
A history of one of the great cities of Southeast Asia and what makes it such a unique place.
philippines • silver trade • spain • colonization • imperialism
Persuasive Writing Activity
Students learn persuasive writing, logic, and satire through an essay by Benjamin Franklin.
persuasive writing • lesson plan • middle school • high school • students
Students learn persuasive writing, logic, and satire through an essay by Benjamin Franklin.
persuasive writing • lesson plan • middle school • high school • students
Seeds of Rebellion in America
During the 1600s European countries were warring for control of America. Colonial settlements saw their profits demanded by European governments to finance these wars.
america • rebellion • european powers • england • spain and france
During the 1600s European countries were warring for control of America. Colonial settlements saw their profits demanded by European governments to finance these wars.
america • rebellion • european powers • england • spain and france
Thanksgiving Day Tradition in the U.S.
Reflection on Thanksgiving beginnings while Americans look forward to get together and traditional meal.
thanksgiving day tradition in us • thanksgiving day • thanksgiving day america • thanksgiving history america • thanksgiving and pilgrim story
Reflection on Thanksgiving beginnings while Americans look forward to get together and traditional meal.
thanksgiving day tradition in us • thanksgiving day • thanksgiving day america • thanksgiving history america • thanksgiving and pilgrim story
The First Filipino Americans
Contrary to what may be the popular view that Filipinos are relatively modern immigrants, the truth is Filipinos have been a part of US history from as early as 1760s.
filipinos in new orleans • migration history • filipinos in american society
Contrary to what may be the popular view that Filipinos are relatively modern immigrants, the truth is Filipinos have been a part of US history from as early as 1760s.
filipinos in new orleans • migration history • filipinos in american society
The Madness of King George (Part 1)
The madness of England's King George III and how it was treated by his physicians.
george iii • king • england • king george • madness
The madness of England's King George III and how it was treated by his physicians.
george iii • king • england • king george • madness
The New Year
Celebrating the New Year when we do is a relatively new thing for our culture. However, the New Year is not a new holiday, it has some very old roots.
gregorian calendar • january • roman calendar • julian calendar • new year history
Celebrating the New Year when we do is a relatively new thing for our culture. However, the New Year is not a new holiday, it has some very old roots.
gregorian calendar • january • roman calendar • julian calendar • new year history
The Wildlife of Sable Island
Visitors to Sable Island are restricted by strict government guidlines, the animals however, are free live undisturbed in this wildlife haven.
sable island • nova scotia • wild horses habitat • rare birds habitat • grey seals habitat
Visitors to Sable Island are restricted by strict government guidlines, the animals however, are free live undisturbed in this wildlife haven.
sable island • nova scotia • wild horses habitat • rare birds habitat • grey seals habitat
America's First Thanksgiving
The first Thanksgiving was a combination of Indian and European traditions in celebration of a bountiful harvest, and became a holiday centuries later.
first thanksgiving • history of thanksgiving • pilgrims • what happened at the first thanksgiving • wampanoag indians
The first Thanksgiving was a combination of Indian and European traditions in celebration of a bountiful harvest, and became a holiday centuries later.
first thanksgiving • history of thanksgiving • pilgrims • what happened at the first thanksgiving • wampanoag indians
April Fool!
The tradition of April Fool's Day is a fun holiday. No one gives gifts or takes their special someone out to dinner.
april • tradition • holiday
The tradition of April Fool's Day is a fun holiday. No one gives gifts or takes their special someone out to dinner.
april • tradition • holiday
Book Review: Creating the Future
A Review of <i>The Founding Fathers on Leadership</i> by Donald T. Phillips
leadership • founders • phillips • revolution • independence
A Review of <i>The Founding Fathers on Leadership</i> by Donald T. Phillips
leadership • founders • phillips • revolution • independence
Canada - Newfoundland - Britain's First Colony
Some of the best whale watching in the world plus history and natural beauty in Newfoundland, Britain's oldest colony.
canada - newfoundland • newfoundland britain's first colony • whale watching • whale watching in canada • corner brook
Some of the best whale watching in the world plus history and natural beauty in Newfoundland, Britain's oldest colony.
canada - newfoundland • newfoundland britain's first colony • whale watching • whale watching in canada • corner brook
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