Articles related to "Colonists"
Indians of the Southern Colonies - the Tuscarora Indian War
Often, Native American Indians came into direct conflict with the English settlers, resulting in displacement of the entire tribe. The Tuscarora War from 1711 - 1713 played an important part in shaping the history of North Carolina and changed the destination of the Tuscarora tribe forever.
tuscarora • indian • war • colonist • north carolina
Often, Native American Indians came into direct conflict with the English settlers, resulting in displacement of the entire tribe. The Tuscarora War from 1711 - 1713 played an important part in shaping the history of North Carolina and changed the destination of the Tuscarora tribe forever.
tuscarora • indian • war • colonist • north carolina
Plymouth Plantation
Seeking religious freedom, the Pilgrims founded Plymouth Plantation in 1620 and have become known as the Founding Fathers of America.
colony • colonist • plymouth • new england • massachusetts
Seeking religious freedom, the Pilgrims founded Plymouth Plantation in 1620 and have become known as the Founding Fathers of America.
colony • colonist • plymouth • new england • massachusetts
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
Roanoke: The Lost Colony - Part I
More than one attempt to establish a permanent settlement was made before the colony of Roanoke was "lost".
roanoke • colony • colonists • english • drake
More than one attempt to establish a permanent settlement was made before the colony of Roanoke was "lost".
roanoke • colony • colonists • english • drake
Indians of the Southern Colonies - Virginia
At the beginning of the 17th century, there were approximately 9,000 Indians in Virginia. By the end of the century, there was only a fraction of that number left. See what consequences the arrival of the English colonists had on the indigenous pupulation.
colonists • american • southeast • indians • 17th century
At the beginning of the 17th century, there were approximately 9,000 Indians in Virginia. By the end of the century, there was only a fraction of that number left. See what consequences the arrival of the English colonists had on the indigenous pupulation.
colonists • american • southeast • indians • 17th century
Pocahontas
Pocahontas: Daughter of Powhatan, Saves John Smith after arrival at Jamestown, becomes peacemaker.
pocahontas • daughter of powhatan possibly saves john smith • pocahontas a nickname meaning playful one • pocahontas as daughter of chief powhatan • legends about pocahontas
Pocahontas: Daughter of Powhatan, Saves John Smith after arrival at Jamestown, becomes peacemaker.
pocahontas • daughter of powhatan possibly saves john smith • pocahontas a nickname meaning playful one • pocahontas as daughter of chief powhatan • legends about pocahontas
Jamestown, Virginia
Jamestown, Virginia: Founded in 1607, was the first permanent English colony established in America. It experienced starvation, rebellion, and Indian attacks.
jamestown in virginia • first permanent english colony in america • english king grants charter in new world • james river • king james i of england
Jamestown, Virginia: Founded in 1607, was the first permanent English colony established in America. It experienced starvation, rebellion, and Indian attacks.
jamestown in virginia • first permanent english colony in america • english king grants charter in new world • james river • king james i of england
Thanksgiving Misgivings
Did you know that the Thanksgiving stories we base our American celebrations on are largely made up of myths, not historical facts? Here are some interesting and fun corrections to your high school history textbooks.
thanksgiving • massachusetts • patuxet • indian • native american
Did you know that the Thanksgiving stories we base our American celebrations on are largely made up of myths, not historical facts? Here are some interesting and fun corrections to your high school history textbooks.
thanksgiving • massachusetts • patuxet • indian • native american
No Taxation Without Representation
Taxation was the political issue after the French & Indian War. American revolutionary rebels say The Proclamation Line, The Quartering Act and The Quebec Act mean war!
virtual representation • political cause of the american revolution • proclamation line • quartering act • quebec act
Taxation was the political issue after the French & Indian War. American revolutionary rebels say The Proclamation Line, The Quartering Act and The Quebec Act mean war!
virtual representation • political cause of the american revolution • proclamation line • quartering act • quebec act
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 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
Notorious Pirate Havens - Part 6: In League with Pirates
Pirates never work alone. Whether in the past or the present, they require people to sell their plunder. Sooner or later, this illegal trade results in government intervention to suppress piracy.
pirates • piracy • pirate havens • adam baldridge • baltimore
Pirates never work alone. Whether in the past or the present, they require people to sell their plunder. Sooner or later, this illegal trade results in government intervention to suppress piracy.
pirates • piracy • pirate havens • adam baldridge • baltimore
Shifting Viewpoints Part Two
The article Shifting Viewpoints dealt with moving house, from an Indigenous point of view. Part Two is about what happens when you get to the other end...
colonists improving land • aboriginal land knowledge • indigenous ways of knowing • indigenous viewpoint • aboriginal standpoint
The article Shifting Viewpoints dealt with moving house, from an Indigenous point of view. Part Two is about what happens when you get to the other end...
colonists improving land • aboriginal land knowledge • indigenous ways of knowing • indigenous viewpoint • aboriginal standpoint
Aboriginal Astronomy
Consulting the world's first astronomers for knowledge of science and law that has sustained the planet's longest enduring civilisation.
indigenous astronomy • indigenous astrology • indigneous meteorology • aboriginal astronomy • indigenous calendar
Consulting the world's first astronomers for knowledge of science and law that has sustained the planet's longest enduring civilisation.
indigenous astronomy • indigenous astrology • indigneous meteorology • aboriginal astronomy • indigenous calendar
America's Hometown
Spend a day along Plymouth's historical waterfront
plymouth • pilgrims • mayflower ii • historical waterfront • massachusetts
Spend a day along Plymouth's historical waterfront
plymouth • pilgrims • mayflower ii • historical waterfront • massachusetts
Malaysian Penan
Catch 22. The Malaysian government has refused to grant land rights to the Sarawak Penan until they agree to settle in sedentary colonies, renouncing a nomadic lifestyle.
asian indigenous • malaysian indigenous • sarawak forest • sarawak people • borneo indigenous
Catch 22. The Malaysian government has refused to grant land rights to the Sarawak Penan until they agree to settle in sedentary colonies, renouncing a nomadic lifestyle.
asian indigenous • malaysian indigenous • sarawak forest • sarawak people • borneo indigenous
Powhatan and the Roanoke Settlers
Powhatan was the chief of a federation of Algonquian Indian tribes who lived in the tidewater region of Virginia. His rule may hold a clue to the disappearance of the wh
powhatan • algonquian indian tribes • roanoke island • tidewater region of virginia • chesapeake bay
Powhatan was the chief of a federation of Algonquian Indian tribes who lived in the tidewater region of Virginia. His rule may hold a clue to the disappearance of the wh
powhatan • algonquian indian tribes • roanoke island • tidewater region of virginia • chesapeake bay
Six Nations Land Rights
"They will always be the colonists and they will always have to negotiate with us. And if they don't negotiate in good faith, there will always be trouble."
mohawk nation • six nations • six nations blockade • ontario indigenous • canada land rights
"They will always be the colonists and they will always have to negotiate with us. And if they don't negotiate in good faith, there will always be trouble."
mohawk nation • six nations • six nations blockade • ontario indigenous • canada land rights
North Carolina's Outer Banks
A review of North Carolina's Outer Banks as a family destination, featuring Jockey State Park
outer banks • wright brothers • lost colony • north carolina • outer banks travel tips
A review of North Carolina's Outer Banks as a family destination, featuring Jockey State Park
outer banks • wright brothers • lost colony • north carolina • outer banks travel tips
Smith Convinces Settlers to Work
Some of the Jamestown "gentlemen" refuse to work. John Smith tells them that if they don't work they will not eat. The London Company makes harsh demands. Smith is nearly
john smith • jamestown • virginia • america • powhatan
Some of the Jamestown "gentlemen" refuse to work. John Smith tells them that if they don't work they will not eat. The London Company makes harsh demands. Smith is nearly
john smith • jamestown • virginia • america • powhatan
Roanoke Island Preserves 400 Years of American History
Roanoke Island was the site of the first attempt at English colonization in what would become the United States. That attempt failed when the settlers vanished without a trace and became known as The Lost Colony.
lost colony • roanoke island • fort raleigh • waterside theatre • manteo
Roanoke Island was the site of the first attempt at English colonization in what would become the United States. That attempt failed when the settlers vanished without a trace and became known as The Lost Colony.
lost colony • roanoke island • fort raleigh • waterside theatre • manteo
Tree Diaries
Tree diaries are records kept by trees by their yearly ring growth. Learn more about this fascinating field of study.
science • kids • trees • tree rings • dendrochronology
Tree diaries are records kept by trees by their yearly ring growth. Learn more about this fascinating field of study.
science • kids • trees • tree rings • dendrochronology
Charting the Shire lines
Why is it that the Hobbits didn't overrun Eriador, and how, exactly, did they end up where they did end up? Their names and the Tale of Years provide a few clues that can provide a greater, if grimmer, picture of Hobbit society and history.
hobbits • history • shire • eriador • harfoots
Why is it that the Hobbits didn't overrun Eriador, and how, exactly, did they end up where they did end up? Their names and the Tale of Years provide a few clues that can provide a greater, if grimmer, picture of Hobbit society and history.
hobbits • history • shire • eriador • harfoots
"Mr. Jefferson's Assignment"
The Declaration of Independence has been called by some the "birth certificate" of the United States. It also stands as one of the first documents that embodied many of the ideals of the Enlightenment. Interested in finding out the story behind this most important and revolutionary document? Start here!
thomas jefferson • john adams • declaration of independence • revolutionary war
The Declaration of Independence has been called by some the "birth certificate" of the United States. It also stands as one of the first documents that embodied many of the ideals of the Enlightenment. Interested in finding out the story behind this most important and revolutionary document? Start here!
thomas jefferson • john adams • declaration of independence • revolutionary war
The Original Thanksgiving Day
What you don't know about the first Thanksgiving may surprise you.
first thanksgiving • first thanksgiving meal • first thanksgiving food • first thanksgiving menu • original thanksgiving menu
What you don't know about the first Thanksgiving may surprise you.
first thanksgiving • first thanksgiving meal • first thanksgiving food • first thanksgiving menu • original thanksgiving menu
Who Was Jean Lafitte?
A look into the life and deeds of New Orleans' most colorful pirate.
jean lafitte • pirate • privateer • buccaneer • battle of new orleans
A look into the life and deeds of New Orleans' most colorful pirate.
jean lafitte • pirate • privateer • buccaneer • battle of new orleans
Mail Order Brides in Jamestown
Jamestown is prospering and growing but the men need women. That problem is soon solved. Then the Indians attack.
jamestown • virginia • pocahontas • john rolfe • tobacco
Jamestown is prospering and growing but the men need women. That problem is soon solved. Then the Indians attack.
jamestown • virginia • pocahontas • john rolfe • tobacco
Powhatan's Kingdom
Powhatan's first proven contact with whites came in 1607, when Jamestown was established a few miles from Powhatan's capital of Werowocomoco. He attempted to control the
powhatan’s kingdom • jamestown • werowocomoco • algonquian-speaking tribes • virginia tidewater
Powhatan's first proven contact with whites came in 1607, when Jamestown was established a few miles from Powhatan's capital of Werowocomoco. He attempted to control the
powhatan’s kingdom • jamestown • werowocomoco • algonquian-speaking tribes • virginia tidewater
The Big Bang!
Thousands of times more powerful than the atomic bombs dropped on Japan during World War II! So large an explosion that it blotted the sun from the sky! What is this?
krakatoa • volcanoes • famous volcanoes • eruptions
Thousands of times more powerful than the atomic bombs dropped on Japan during World War II! So large an explosion that it blotted the sun from the sky! What is this?
krakatoa • volcanoes • famous volcanoes • eruptions
Battle of Bloody Marsh
Long before the Indian uprisings on coastal Georgia in the early 1600s, the British had their thoughts on previously Spanish held St. Simons Island. In time, the Spanish
st. simons • georgia • battle of bloody marsh • spanish • british
Long before the Indian uprisings on coastal Georgia in the early 1600s, the British had their thoughts on previously Spanish held St. Simons Island. In time, the Spanish
st. simons • georgia • battle of bloody marsh • spanish • british
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
Columbus and the Vikings
Columbus wasn't the first European to reach the New World or explore it. The Vikings beat him to it.
columbus • viking • greenland • iceland • vinland
Columbus wasn't the first European to reach the New World or explore it. The Vikings beat him to it.
columbus • viking • greenland • iceland • vinland
Garden In The Woods
While visiting botanical gardens in Massachusetts, see Garden In The Woods. It is a living museum with walking trails and native plants.
botanical gardens in massachusetts • framingham massachusetts • walking trails in massachusetts • native plants in north america • botanical gardens with walking trails
While visiting botanical gardens in Massachusetts, see Garden In The Woods. It is a living museum with walking trails and native plants.
botanical gardens in massachusetts • framingham massachusetts • walking trails in massachusetts • native plants in north america • botanical gardens with walking trails
Indians of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania, for the Delaware Indians, was a haven filled with game, fish, and rich soil to grow their crops. Then the white man came.
pennsylvania • delaware • native americans • indians • shawnees
Pennsylvania, for the Delaware Indians, was a haven filled with game, fish, and rich soil to grow their crops. Then the white man came.
pennsylvania • delaware • native americans • indians • shawnees
Kirstenbosch
Kirstenbosch is Cape Town's world renowned National Botanical Gardens on the slopes of Table Mountain.
kirstenbosch • cape town • table mountain • national botanical gardens • kirstenbosch gardens
Kirstenbosch is Cape Town's world renowned National Botanical Gardens on the slopes of Table Mountain.
kirstenbosch • cape town • table mountain • national botanical gardens • kirstenbosch gardens
Of Wharves and Curls Tales Do Make
Catherine Whipple, an unknown storyteller.
portsmouth • new hampshire • declaration of independence • continental congress • folktales
Catherine Whipple, an unknown storyteller.
portsmouth • new hampshire • declaration of independence • continental congress • folktales
Pocahontas Saves John Smith
Captain John Smith tells of being taken captive in 1607, by Powhatan. Fearing Smith would be killed, Pocahontas flung herself across Smith, attempting to prevent his deat
pocahontas • john smith • powhatan • truth or legend • papoose
Captain John Smith tells of being taken captive in 1607, by Powhatan. Fearing Smith would be killed, Pocahontas flung herself across Smith, attempting to prevent his deat
pocahontas • john smith • powhatan • truth or legend • papoose
Powhatan's Tribes Teach Settlers
Jamestown lacked men who knew how to farm. Powhatan's people show them how to plant and catch fish in exchange for metal for hatchets, glass beads and copper.
powhatan • jamestown • virginia • native americans • fish weirs
Jamestown lacked men who knew how to farm. Powhatan's people show them how to plant and catch fish in exchange for metal for hatchets, glass beads and copper.
powhatan • jamestown • virginia • native americans • fish weirs
Settlers Return to Jamestown
The people of Jamestown are ready to call it quits when, in 1610, Lord Thomas West De la Warr arrives in Virginia to be governor. John Rolfe marries Pocahontas and introd
jamestown • virginia • pocahontas • lord thomas west de la warr • delaware
The people of Jamestown are ready to call it quits when, in 1610, Lord Thomas West De la Warr arrives in Virginia to be governor. John Rolfe marries Pocahontas and introd
jamestown • virginia • pocahontas • lord thomas west de la warr • delaware
Sheri S. Tepper's Shadow's End (a review)
Review of the Science Fiction novel Shadow’s End, a novel by Sheri S. Tepper.
science fiction • genre • novel • author • sheri s. tepper
Review of the Science Fiction novel Shadow’s End, a novel by Sheri S. Tepper.
science fiction • genre • novel • author • sheri s. tepper
Singing Wires Defeat Pony Express
With the coming of the American Civil War a telegraph line is strung across the nation, connecting the east to the west. On October 24, 1861, the Pony Express is through.
pony express • american civil war • telegraph • oregon trail • the west
With the coming of the American Civil War a telegraph line is strung across the nation, connecting the east to the west. On October 24, 1861, the Pony Express is through.
pony express • american civil war • telegraph • oregon trail • the west
Starving Winter of 1609/1610
Starving Winter of 1609/1610 in Jamestown, Virginia: Women and others ate dogs, horses, rats, mice, and snakes to survive. One man ate his wife. First wedding and births
starving winter of 1609/1610 • women of jamestown • virginia • mrs. forrest • anne burras
Starving Winter of 1609/1610 in Jamestown, Virginia: Women and others ate dogs, horses, rats, mice, and snakes to survive. One man ate his wife. First wedding and births
starving winter of 1609/1610 • women of jamestown • virginia • mrs. forrest • anne burras
The Death of Pocahontas
Pocahontas, in England, is presented to King James I, sees a Shakespeare play, is visited by John Smith, becomes ill and dies in London.
pocahontas • london • england • shakespeare • king james i and queen anne
Pocahontas, in England, is presented to King James I, sees a Shakespeare play, is visited by John Smith, becomes ill and dies in London.
pocahontas • london • england • shakespeare • king james i and queen anne
The Dutch Empire
How did the establishment of the Dutch Empire in Indonesia take place and what were its results?
colonization in indonesia • mass suicide in bali • conquest of bali • puputan in bali • cultivation system in indonesia
How did the establishment of the Dutch Empire in Indonesia take place and what were its results?
colonization in indonesia • mass suicide in bali • conquest of bali • puputan in bali • cultivation system in indonesia
Aboriginal Humour
Colonists retaining Indigenous place names for towns are not always thrilled to find out what the Aboriginal language words actually mean...
aboriginal joke • indigenous humour • indigenous orthography • lavatory humour • goonies
Colonists retaining Indigenous place names for towns are not always thrilled to find out what the Aboriginal language words actually mean...
aboriginal joke • indigenous humour • indigenous orthography • lavatory humour • goonies
American Whiskey Trail Northbound
Face facts! Alcohol has always been a part of the American landscape. Through good times and bad, war and peace, Prohibition and even a Rebellion, whiskey was there!
american whiskey trail • get a good drink • history with a twist • canyons of lower manhattan • fraunces tavern
Face facts! Alcohol has always been a part of the American landscape. Through good times and bad, war and peace, Prohibition and even a Rebellion, whiskey was there!
american whiskey trail • get a good drink • history with a twist • canyons of lower manhattan • fraunces tavern
Causes of the American Revolution
British trade restrictions, economic control, and the imposing of martial law in America clashed with the colonies' tradition of self-governance, leading to war.
american revolution • war for independence • causes of the american revolution • cause of the revolution • no taxation without representation
British trade restrictions, economic control, and the imposing of martial law in America clashed with the colonies' tradition of self-governance, leading to war.
american revolution • war for independence • causes of the american revolution • cause of the revolution • no taxation without representation
Colonial Whaling: A Risky Business
Whaling was an important industry in the colonial nor'east. Households ate supper and read their papers by the light of whale oil lamps and candles.
colonial whaling risky business • catching oil denizens of the deep • colonial whale hunt • commercial whale products • colonial whaling ports
Whaling was an important industry in the colonial nor'east. Households ate supper and read their papers by the light of whale oil lamps and candles.
colonial whaling risky business • catching oil denizens of the deep • colonial whale hunt • commercial whale products • colonial whaling ports
European Immigration to America
Migration patterns show that war and economic hardship led an influx of immigrants outside of England to make contributions to social causes of the American Revolution.
social causes of the american revolution • european immigration • migration patterns • economic hardship • immigrant social contributions
Migration patterns show that war and economic hardship led an influx of immigrants outside of England to make contributions to social causes of the American Revolution.
social causes of the american revolution • european immigration • migration patterns • economic hardship • immigrant social contributions
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