Bartleby
Bartleby.com: John Dickinson's Writings
The site discusses political writings by John Dickinson concerning the British Parliament's right to tax the colonies without representation and against the Stamp Act. Dated 1907-21.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Jamestown Changes
This cross-curricular lesson plan guides students to compare primary documents from Jamestown, Virginia to find the changes in life during the first few years of the settlement. This is an excellent plan that provides a link to an...
iCivics
I Civics: Columbus to the Colonies
From the time Columbus first set foot in the New World, Europeans were fascinated with this new land. For this lesson, learners learn about the Three Gs that drove them here- gold, God, and glory- and find out how these settlers gave...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Life in Colonial America
This lesson presents an explanation about who the early colonists were and why they came to America. Students will explore their lives and the economy by navigating the Internet. Students will conclude the lesson by completing a WebQuest...
iCivics
I Civics: Hey, King: Get Off Our Backs!
Follow the grievances of the American colonists from oppressive British policies to the creation of the Declaration of Independence. Stamp Act primary source extension included.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1491 1607: Environmental/health Effects in New World
European arrival in the Americas decimated both indigenous people and previously-flourishing ecosystems.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The Story of Pocahontas
In this lesson students learn that there are multiple versions of the story of Pocahontas and John Smith.
Digital Public Library of America
Dpla: The Boston Tea Party
This primary source set allows you to explore the Boston Tea Party through photographs, cartoons, letters, and oral histories. Includes a teaching guide.
Louisiana Department of Education
Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: English Language Arts: Grade 4: If You Lived at the Time of the Revolution
Fourth graders learn about the American Revolution and evaluate the decisions and choices colonists had to make leading up to and during their fight for freedom from England. Students explore the idea of taking sides and how, despite...
Louisiana Department of Education
Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Social Studies: Grade 7: Key Ideas Leading to Independence
Read and study the sources about key ideas leading to independence. Then use the three sources and your knowledge of social studies to answer the questions.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Learning About Colonial Life
This is a group activity that allows students to use predictions to learn about the lifestyle of American colonists.
Other
Thomas Hagen: Major Differences Between the Colonies
History paper provides a general overview of the northern, middle, and southern colonies highlighting their differences in religion, economics, and social issues.
Siteseen
Siteseen: Land of the Brave: John Mason
Overview and biographical facts on the life of John Mason, the founder of the New Hampshire Colony.