In the early 1600's, the English established settlements in North America. Can you name the first successful colony that was established? Which colony did the Pilgrims establish in Massachusetts?
By 1732, there were 13 English colonies along the Atlantic coast of North America. We will learn about the three distinct groups of colonies: New England Colonies, the Middle Colonies, and the Southern Colonies. We will analyze the reasons behind the British migration to North America, as well as look closely to what life was like in these 13 colonies.
Pocahontas...
a Disney character or a real woman? Who was she and what was her involvement with the colony of Jamestown?
Who were the Pilgrims and why did they travel to America? What was their voyage like on the Mayflower and what hardships did they face when they arrived on the east coast? To find the answers, use the links below.
The Salem witch trials occurred in colonial Massachusetts between 1692 and 1693. More than 200 people were accused of practicing witchcraft and 20 were executed. Although the colony admitted the trials were a mistake, the story of the Salem Witch Trials has become synonymous with paranoia and injustice, and it continues to captivate people of all ages.