The American Colonies

A historian describes the culture and laws of Puritan society in 17th and 18th century New England.

In 1692, mass hysteria gripped the town of Salem, Massachusetts, killing 20 people and creating what is now known as the Salem Witch Trials.

Mike Kubic discusses the Salem witch trials and how they relate to other prejudiced hunts throughout history.

This text provides insight into the first (failed) English colony in North America: Roanoke, also known as the “Lost Colony.”

This informational text discusses Alexander Hamilton’s life and contributions to the founding of the United States.

Lois Minder Huey discusses a day where the northeastern American colonies went dark during the American Revolution.

Jean K. Potratz discusses the rocky friendship between Thomas Jefferson and John Adams

When it was time to vote on American colonies’ independence from England, delegate Caesar Rodney raced to Philadelphia to cast his vote.

Marjorie Rackliffe discusses the unfair witch trials that took place in Salem, Massachusetts.

Merrit Kennedy discusses the opening of a memorial established on the site where 19 people were hanged during the Salem witch trials.

Two children work in Jamestown, an English colony in America.

Stephen Currie discusses European explorers’ first contact with American Indians in 1513.

Jane Landers describes the life and accomplishments of Francisco Menéndez, a West African man who was brought to the Americas as a slave.

Eric Arnesen provides information about the slaves who were brought from Africa to America.