Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Beginnings of Revolutionary Thinking: What Is the American?
Even colonial America was a melting pot of people from far away. Read about the diversity of the population and why it had an effect on the possibility of rebellion and revolution.
University of Groningen
American History: Essays: The Towns of New Netherland
Essay on the growth and development of towns settled by the Dutch in and around present day New York City. The author provides interesting details about leaders and landmarks.
Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet: Indonesia: Battle for Independence
This article surveys the history of Indonesia, including its independence from the Netherlands in 1949. Features include maps, photos, and information on culture and demographics.
Other
Student Handouts: Hans and Katrina in New Amsterdam [Pdf]
A quaint story about two Dutch children and their experience living in New Amsterdam. Includes printing exercises and comprehension questions.
Siteseen
Siteseen: Land of the Brave: Peter Minuit
Overview and biographical facts on the life of Peter Minuit, the Dutch colonist who bought Manhattan from the Native Americans.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Henry Hudson and His Crew
A retelling of Henry Hudson's historic voyage to New York in 1609, and up the river that would eventually bear his name.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: New Peoples
Most settlers who came to America in the 17th century were English, but there were also Dutch, Swedes and Germans in the middle region, a few French Huguenots in South Carolina and elsewhere, slaves from Africa, primarily in the South,...
Curated OER
Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in New York: Bronck House
Oldest structure in upstate New York; excellent example of Dutch colonial architecture.
Curated OER
Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in New York: Van Alen House
Exemplary Dutch colonial farmhouse, built in 1737 and preserved largely intact.
Curated OER
Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in New York: Hurley Historic District
Ten stone Dutch Colonial houses; served as the capitol of NY for two months during the American Revolution.
Curated OER
Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in New York: De Wint House
Oldest building in Rockland County; outstanding example of Dutch colonial architecture; used by George Washington as headquarters during final negotiations for British withdrawal from New York City.
Curated OER
Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in New York: Fort Crailo
Dutch colonial patroonship house; may be place where "Yankee Doodle" was written.
Other
New Netherland Institute: Early Descriptions of New Netherland
Excerpts from Narratives of New Netherland, 1609-1664, published in 1909, and available for free from Google Books. The first excerpt is from a 1644 account of Henry Hudson's descriptions of the new land he saw on his 1609 voyage. The...
Other
New Netherland Institute: What Was New Netherland?
Provides a detailed history of New Netherland. Looks at why it was founded, where settlers came from, how they reached there, why they came, their homes, occupations, possessions, diet, childhood, school, play, and what eventually...
University of Groningen
American History: Essays: The End of New Netherland
Essay on the fight between Dutch and British colonial powers over New Amsterdam which eventually resulted in British dominance and the renaming of New Netherland to New York.
Other
New Netherland Project: Fort Christina
Read the story of the settlement of Fort Christina by Swedes led by the Dutch Peter Minuit. Find out what contribution the Swedes made to American colonial life.
Other
New Netherland Institute: New Amsterdam Kitchen: Domestic Life in New Netherland
Provides information about the foods eaten by settlers in New Amsterdam and how they prepared it. Describes the different utensils and dishes that were used for cooking and for food consumption.
Columbia University
The Pequot War
Site includes brief essay on the Pequot War, timeline, maps of the battles and 17th century settlements, as well as link to Pequot Museum and Research Center.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Pennsylvania
Can you name the "two major cities" that dominate the state of Pennsylvania? At this site from the Library of Congress you can learn about how William Penn named this state and find answers to many other questions, as this site takes a...