The Colonial Period

by James Wolfe (Editor)

Overview

The colonial period is perhaps the most significant era in American history. This valuable resource begins with a summary of exploration in the New World. It then follows early colonization efforts, describing the journeys of the first colonists into the unknown and their struggles to make something of their harsh new environment. Readers will learn about the colonies’ early societies, governments, and trades. The colonists’ growing dissatisfaction with England is charted as it swells towards all-out revolution. This volume showcases key figures, important events, and the emergence of the distinctive American spirit in examining the period of history when British colonists would become Americans.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781680482683
Publisher:	Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated, The
Publication date:	12/30/2015
Series:	Early American History Series
Pages:	80
Product dimensions:	6.80(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction 6

Chapter 1 Founding of the 13 Colonies 10

Chapter 2 Life in the American Colonies 25

Chapter 3 Pressures from Abroad and at Home 38

Chapter 4 Prelude to Revolution 52

Conclusion 65

Timeline 67

Glossary 69

For More Information 71

Bibliography 76

Index 78