Articles related to "Colonial Period"

The accounts of these merchants provide a written record of Bronze Age commerce as well as insight into the development of society in Anatolia and northern Mesopotamia.

Before the Seven Years' War, the individual colonies were responsible for diplomatic and trade relations with indigenous tribes.

Although there was no turkey at the first Thanksgiving, early settlers learned to cultivate new crops, hunt deer and fowl, and create diverse, healthy diets.

Most lineage societies focus upon genealogical lines of descent from a person or group. The Holland American Society values history as much as it does genealogy.

The buying of tracts of low priced land, partially developing it and reselling for a profit is an American tradition, and explains a good deal about settlement patterns.

Often staffed by young victims injured by landmines, traditional Vietnamese silk embroidery gives a fortunate few a chance to learn a trade and gain independence.

In European and American history there are many interesting periods which could set the scene for a biography.

Much of the familiar mid-20th century home furnishings in American homes is known as "Early American" or "Colonial." It's a good value in second-hand, vintage furniture.

Puritan men feared losing control of their women. So, in 1692, they found a way to control them; causing hysteria throughout their village.

Need new ideas to make history interesting to your elementary students? These activities, crafts and games will meet all learning styles and extend beyond the textbook.

Colonial Era occupations were interesting and unique, focusing on skilled trades necessary in the creation of a society that worked toward prosperity and consumerism.

The colonial period marked a dramatic turn in the use of land in Africa. This revolution is responsible for the recurrence of land crises throughout post-colonial Africa.

This article examines Africa's role in the evolution of money since ancient times. It briefly touches on the legacy of this transformation.

The colorful and varied uniforms of British Army military units in India in the 19th century.

After intensive renovations the Metropolitan Museum reopens the historic rooms in the American Wing Galleries and invites visitors to a walk through American history.

Chrysanthemums have an interesting history and have developed into one of the most popular plants for the garden and landscape.

American colonists needed practical devices to use in their seafaring ventures as well as their rural farming businesses. Weathervanes were crafted to fill that need.

The Malayan peninsula had three main advantages that enabled it to become part of the global trading system for more than a thousand years.

In all modern societies, including that of Puerto Rico, music is considered to be an attribute of national identity. This is particularly true of folk music.

Rachel Roy likes to fill in the front of her garments with surface design. In some instances this surface design is achieved through the use of necklaces.

Discover the mild Alaskan climate of Kodiak Island, where wildlife flourishes in lush, green forests and a diverse, rich history and culture is celebrated.

The Burmese military junta is planning limited democracy elections - mostly to try to marginalise pro-democracy opposition figures. How will it work?

Native Americans in New England, from the mid 1600s to the late 1700s, made excellent use of surprise in raids against European colonists.

President Barack Obama represents a chance for Muslims to take their seat at the table of peace and progression on an international level.

Coast and country, cities and villages, casinos and peaceful retreats. Connecticut is a state of contrasts. Easily reached from New York there is something for everyone.

Novice and experienced homebuyers benefit from the expertise and selection found in architectural salvage stores when updating homes with a liveable, historic feel.

From the quiet beauty of the Ozarks and Beaver Lake in Eureka Springs to the Arkansas Air Museum in Fayetteville, Northwest Arkansas has lots of things to do.

Projects and programs promoting the achievements of African Americans introduce students and parents to a rich history of diversity and inclusiveness in school classrooms

The meeting of the Amerian dog and the Japanese kitty in the joint venture opens up new meanings in the cliquish, handy metaphor of cultural synthesis and harmony.

Learn the differences among the three basic patterns of laying brick to pick the best design for your walkway or driveway project.

St. Augustine hotels and bed and breakfast inns throughout the city offer a variety of lodging. Casa de Solana in the heart of the historic district offers much more.

Christmas traditions today in the U.S. have certain underlying themes that originated from the first Dutch and British settlers of New Jersey in the early 1700s.

Two passenger lists from 1635 disclose widely different emigrants, enabling historians to draw conclusions about family and community building in colonial America.

America's early policy of viewing Native American tribes as a threat lead to a grave injustice and its longest war.

Public education was invented to improve society and its citizens. African-Americans and girls, to an extent, were excluded from this process.

At age 16, Eliza Pinckney had a gift for business ventures and horticulture. Cultivating indigo plants, she created a new, thriving, colonial export.

Spirits from the other world seem to gravitate here. Is it the Spanish moss or old antebellum mansions? Southern ghost tours are varied and delightfully scary.

As the new nation came of age, discontent in Europe created immigrant patterns from Ireland and Germany that peaked in the 1850s with millions of new Americans.

Adding a few folk songs to homeschooling programs for reading is a fun way to tie into a Social Studies homeschool program and improve reading fluency all at once.

The elegant inns of St. Augustine are the perfect retreat for exploring the oldest Spanish settlement in the United States.

Determined to destroy the white whale that cost him his leg, Captain Ahab (Gregory Peck), relentlessly pursues the scarred, white leviathan, Moby Dick.

Of the four pre-contact cultures who designed large earthen structures throughout the northeast, the mound builders of Poverty Point were the first.

Natural soap is made from natural ingredients. Natural soap cleansers do not contain harsh ingredients or detergents that can irritate sensitive skin.

The occupations of our colonial ancestors have terms both familiar and outdated. Find out what an alewife, besom-maker, flax dresser and stokiner were.

Industrialization enabled newspapers and magazines to reach millions of Americans, affecting public opinion regarding war with Spain, social concerns, & political issues.

Santa Fe museums feature Native American culture, Spanish colonial heritage, Georgia O'Keeffe paintings and traditional folk art amid beautiful Southwest architecture.

A beach vacation in Mauritius will take you to a true island paradise. First thing to consider when planning where to go are the many white, sandy beaches - which one?

Maiden names of women ancestors often got buried with them in an era when they were housekeepers, not doctors, lawyers or CEOs. Let's look for them.

The following lineage societies include some which can be joined by invitation only. All require documented lineages. Most have websites.

Taxes have been imposed on Americans since 1765 and evolved throughout the centuries, some related to historical events and others were more added more gradually.