Period 2

Introduction

Period 1 was just a very brief intro, it only accounts for 4-6% of the AP exam and will not be a topic for the DBQ or Long Essay.  Period 2 is where 'Merica really begins to take shape. Colonial regions in North America are settled by different European nations -- France, Holland, Spain and England all vie for Colonial supremacy.  Who wins?  For a clue, consider what language this post is being written in.  Key elements of American identity also begin to take shape -- American Exceptionalism, religious and civil liberties, education, burning witches, etc......