A map of the British Thirteen Colonies at the end of the colonial period in 1774. The map shows the boundaries of the colonies and notes the uncolored territory east of the Mississippi and south of the Great Lakes as claimed by Georgia,...

A short essay about William Byrd from the colonial period of American history who detailed life in the Southern colonies.

The situation in Mexico in the 16th century, after the conquest. This brief site discusses Hernan Cortes, and the territorial expansion that characterized this time in Mexico's history.

The Spanish gained an early foothold in the colonies, quickly becoming the most powerful European power in the New World.

An overview of how the Age of Enlightenment influenced the American colonies in thought, Benjamin Franklin, and the colony of Georgia.

Find out about the development of self-government in the English colonies and the responsibilities of the colonial legislatures.

This site from the University of Notre Dame contains great information on the History of American Education. This particular page is maintained by one of the professors at the college and contains links to information on the subject.

Research at Cotzumalhuapa indicates that it was a major urban center that encompassed Bilbao El Baul, and El Castillo. Some discussion of colonial period use of site.

Articles on the early Amerindians, the colonial period and slavery on the island, the battle to control Martinique, and Martinique today.

Students pretend they are agricultural engineers during the colonial period and design a miniature plow that cuts through a "field" of soil. They are introduced to the engineering design process and learn of several famous historical...

John Singleton Copley (1738-1815) is commonly considered the greatest portrait painter in the history of the American colonies. Read about his background and view pictures of his portraits in this essay.

Creatively tells the story of a house that has been a home to five American families over the period of time from the colonial era to the Second World War. You can find information about the house itself as well as the culture of the...

Two hundred years' worth of American history all in one house. Learn what a close examination of a single-family dwelling can tell us about what life was like during five different periods of American history: the colonial era, the...

This guide focuses on twenty-four paintings from the impressive collection of American art housed at the de Young Museum in San Francisco. The earliest work, a portrait of the children of a Puritan family, dates from 1670. The last piece...

An excellent and detailed site which lists over 750 British authors. The site provides links to more information about each author and is categorized by alphabet and time period. Some links may no longer work in the archived URL.

Browse U.S. historical documents according to historical period or search documents via search engine.W.11-12.9b US Doc Analysis

Drawing resources in the collections of the Massachusetts Historical Society, the Coming of the American Revolution examines the seeds of rebellion in America. Includes a chronology of key events leading up to the American Revolution,...

A detailed view of the Native peoples who inhabited Arkansas, both pre- and post-European contact with history, archaeology, and culture addressed. The navigation menu on the left provides links to specific periods of time and to...

The Dutch East India Company established a colony at the Cape of Good Hope in 1652 and administered it until 1795 when it fell into British hands. The British returned Cape Colony to the Company for a three-year period before finally...

Trace Africa's history from the earliest humans to modern times using this thematic timeline. Learn about African trade, religion, empires, and technology. Vibrant pictures are included for each time period showcasing the African culture.

Discussion of the earliest poetry in Colonial New England. Describes common themes and forms and identifies specific poets of the period.

A quick, five question quiz over the Columbian Exchange, Spanish conquest, and the Spanish Colonial system.

Describes the beginnings of American poetry, beginning with a publication in 1610. Click through the 18 sections to get the full picture. Extracted from The Cambridge History of English and American Literature.

This site contains definitions and analysis of American captivity narratives. Describes the conventions, rhetorical purposes, and themes of the captivity narrative genre. Lists example captivity narratives.