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The Colonies

Learn about the 13 original colonies that existed at the time of the American Revolution.

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New York Colony Religion – Explained

New York City skyline shown in 1771.

Learn about the religious evolution of New York Colony from its establishment as New Netherland up to the American Revolution.

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10 Interesting Facts About Virginia Colony

Discover 10 interesting facts about Virginia Colony and what life was like for the region's early settlers.

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Virginia Colony Economy – Explained

An ad for Virginia tobacco sold by Roll's in London. Depicts Native Americans smoking in front of a tobacco plantation manned by slave laborers, with a white overseer shaded by another slave holding a parasol.

Learn about the economy of Virginia Colony, and how the early settlers made a living in the first of the Thirteen Colonies.

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Virginia Colony Religion – Explained

Book of Common Prayer cover page.

Learn about the religious makeup of Virginia Colony during the 17th and 18th centuries in British North America.

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10 Interesting Facts About Massachusetts Bay Colony

Discover 10 interesting historical facts about the Massachusetts Bay Colony, and what life was like there during the colonial period

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Massachusetts Bay Colony Economy – Explained

View of Boston Harbor, produced sometime between 1730 and 1760.

Learn about the economic makeup of Massachusetts Bay Colony and the later Province of Massachusetts.

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Massachusetts Bay Colony Religion – Explained

Original seal of Massachusetts Bay Colony, depicting a Native American.

Learn about religion in Massachusetts Bay Colony. Discover how Puritan principles affected governance and everyday life.

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10 Interesting Facts About New Hampshire Colony

Discover 10 interesting facts about the Province of New Hampshire and the colony's early history.

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New Hampshire Colony Economy – Explained

View of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, 1780.

Learn about the economic makeup of the New Hampshire colony. Discover how NH residents supported themselves during the colonial period.

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Religion In New Hampshire Colony – Explained

Engraving of a 1600s New England meeting house.

Learn about the religious makeup of New Hampshire colony, and how this affected society and governance in the province.

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10 Interesting Facts About Pennsylvania Colony

Learn some interesting facts about Pennsylvania colony during British colonial rule in North America.

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Religion In Pennsylvania Colony – Explained

Portrait of William Penn.

Learn about the religious history of Pennsylvania Colony, which was initially created as a Quaker safe haven in British North America.

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Pennsylvania Colony Economy – Explained

Painting of the Port of Philadelphia.

Learn about the economic makeup of Pennsylvania Colony. Discover how Pennsylvanians supported themselves during the state's early history.

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10 Interesting Facts About New York Colony

Discover 10 of the most interesting facts about the Colony of New York, from its establishment up to the American Revolution.

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New York Colony Economy – Explained

Ships in the New York City harbor.

Learn about the New York Colony's economy, including during the era of Dutch control. Discover how early settlers in New York made a living.

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Maryland Colony | History, Religion, Economy, Facts

Painting showing a ceremony to mark the establishment of Maryland Colony, with a group of white settlers and Native Americans. The ceremony is led by a Christian pastor in black robes.

Learn about the founding and history of Maryland Colony. Discover the colony's economic, political, and religious background.

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Connecticut Colony | History, Religion, Economy, Facts

Captain Joseph Wadsworth hiding the Connecticut Royal Charter in an oak tree.

Learn about the history of Connecticut Colony. Discover how the colony was founded, and what its economy and religious makeup was like.

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Rhode Island Colony | History, Religion, Economy, Facts

Providence, RI street depicted in 1762.

Learn about the colony of Rhode Island. Discover why the colony was formed, what it stood for, and how its economy worked.

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Mercantilism in the Thirteen Colonies

British ships sailing.

Learn about British mercantilism in the 17th and 18th centuries, and how this affected the Thirteen Colonies in America.

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Geography of the Middle Colonies

Map of the Middle Colonies from 1755.

Learn about the geography of the Middle Colonies in America. Discover how the geography affected farming and everyday life.

Middle Colonies’ Government & Politics – Explained

Painting showing an election in the mid-18th century.

Learn about how the Middle Colonies were governed in colonial America. Discover what politics was like in the Middle Colonies.

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10 Interesting Facts About The Middle Colonies

Discover 10 fun, interesting facts about the Middle Colonies in British-controlled North America.

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Middle Colonies’ Economy – Explained

Illustration of 18th century farming.

Learn about the economy of the Middle Colonies during the 18th century. Discover how people made a living in the Middle Colonies.

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Albany Plan of Union 1754 | Summary, Purpose, Significance

Benjamin Franklin by Robert Feke, c. 1746.

Learn about the Albany Plan of Union, a proposal by Benjamin Franklin to unite the American colonies under a central government in 1754.

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Geography of the New England Colonies

Colonial Boston map.

Learn about the geography of the New England colonies, and how this affected daily life, such as farming and the economy.

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Politics & Government in the New England Colonies

Puritans in New England.

Learn about politics in the New England colonies during the 1600s and 1700s, including how the colonies were governed.

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New England Colonies’ Economy – Explained

Shipbuilding in colonial America.

Learn about the economy of the New England colonies during the 18th century. Discover how people made a living in New England.

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Thirteen Colonies Timeline | Ordered By Date

Learn about the establishment of the Thirteen Colonies in America, with this timeline showing the order they were created.

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Committees of Correspondence | Summary, Significance, Role

Learn about the Committees of Correspondence, and their role and significance during the American Revolution.

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American Colonial Flags | Spanish, French, British

A flag divided into four quadrants, with two featuring a yellow castle on a red field and two featuring a red rampant lion on a white field.

Learn about the most important historical flags used in America during the colonial period by the vikings, Spanish, French, and British.

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