Whatever early colonial prosperity there was resulted from trapping and trading in furs. In addition, the fishing industry was a primary source of wealth in Massachusetts. But throughout the colonies, people relied primarily on small...

Describes the struggles of the Jamestown Colony to survive in its first years. Many died from disease and starvation, and things only began to turn when the colonists started to grow tobacco. The use of indentured servants and later,...

This site contains a biography of Bradford and some discussion of The History of Plymouth Plantation. No other information is given.

Focuses on slavery in North America, the worry about uprisings, and slavery's economic impact. Links to related information.