Curated OER
Colonial Founders
Who were the founding fathers of the American Colonies? Engage in online activities, Internet research, and focused writing to find out. Students choose one colonial founder, conduct biographical research on the person, and take a quiz...
Curated OER
Mystery State #40
In this mystery state activity, students answer clues arranged from difficult to easy to identify the state, then locate it on a map.
Curated OER
The Pursuit of Truth: Comparing Roger Williams and Martin Luther King Jr.
Fifth graders compare the life and times of Roger Williams and Martin Luther King Jr. For this life comparison lesson plan, 5th graders explore the key events that happened in each of their lives and fill out worksheets, write essays,...
Curated OER
Colony of Massachusetts
Third graders recall the reasons why the Pilgrims came to the New World. They ideology and compare and contrast the ideology of the Puritans and Roger iams. They study the colony of New York.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Roger Williams
Highlights the life of Roger Williams, his defense of religious freedom in Boston, and the foundation of Rhode Island. Offers photographs of several important parts of his life.
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Huntington Library
Huntington Library: Religious Dissent [Pdf]
This instructional activity supplements one on the "Settlement of the Plymouth and Massachusetts Bay Colonies of New England." It looks at religious dissent and intolerance among the Puritans in the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Students...
Huntington Library
Huntington Library: A Nation Conceived in Liberty [Pdf]
In this instructional activity, 11th graders examine the events and political philosophy that laid the foundations of the American government, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. They also look at what role religion played in...
Bibliomania
Bibliomania: The New England Clergy
This resource examines the literature and theology of the New England Puritan clergy. Includes information about Thomas Hooker, Thomas Shepard, John Cotton, Nathaniel Ward, Roger Williams, John Eliot, Richard Mather, Increase Mather, and...
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: The Colonial Period
The early settlers to the New World began to map strategy for their own system of government. This site details that strategy and what kinds of events spawned the idea of representative government.
Digital History
Digital History: Dimensions of Change in Colonial New England
Dissension in Massachusetts Bay Colony resulted in the formation of other New England colonies. Read about their formations, and the impact on the Native Americans in the area.
Other
Bible Prophecy: The Root of American Religious Liberty Roger Williams
A detailed explanation of the complex debate between John Cotton and Roger Williams about religious and civil liberty.
Other
United States Genealogy Network: Rhode Island Historical Chronology 1636 1799
A timeline that lists all the high points of Rhode Island history. Helpful for grasping who did what when.
Tom Richey
Tom richey.net: Religious Freedom in Colonial New England [Ppt]
Presents key ideas for examining the roles Roger Williams and Anne Hutchinson played in promoting religious toleration in colonial America.
Other
Study Notes: The New England Colonies
An outline of the important information to study on the establishment of the New England Colonies by the Puritans, first in the Massachusetts Bay area, and their evolution and expansion beyond that.
Other
State of Rhode Island: Early History of Rhode Island
Starting with the Native Americans, this site tells of Rhode Island's history. Includes brief biography of Roger Williams and the part he played in the founding of the state.
Other
Architect of the Capitol: Roger Williams
This site from the Architect of the Capitol provides a very brief biographical sketch of Roger Williams, plus a photo of a statue of him that stands in the National Statuary Hall.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Rhode Island
"Did you know that Rhode Island has more artists per person than any state in the country?" "Who was Samuel Slater and what is he famous for?" These questions and more are addressed at America's Story site for Rhode Island.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Puritan New England: Massachusetts Bay
An overview of the Puritans who established the Massachusetts Bay Colony, the New Haven Colony and Rhode Island. The internal and external struggles with these colonies is discussed including the Salem Witch Trials, King Philip's War,...
Other
Woonsocket Connection: History of Providence
A general history of the founding of Providence, (Rhode Island) and the other three towns that together formed Providence Plantation.
Other
Rwfa: Roger Williams, a Brief Biography
Site built and maintained by descendants of Roger Williams. It contains lots of interesting facts about the founder of Providence, Rhode Island, and describes how his views on religion shaped the early US government.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: New England Colonies: Dissent in Massachusetts Bay
The Puritan clergy in Massachusetts Bay colony did not allow religious dissent. Read about the fate of colonists Anne Hutchinson and Roger Williams who believed in religious freedom.
Siteseen
Siteseen: Land of the Brave: Roger Williams
Overview and biographical facts on the life of Roger Williams, a Puritan dissident and leader of the Rhode Island Colony.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Roger Williams
(1607-1683) Founder of the State of Rhode Island.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Roger Williams
(1607-1683) Founder of the State of Rhode Island.