Who Were the Mayflower Pilgrims?
The pilgrims were passengers on board the Mayflower who settled Plymouth Colony in 1620. The group were some of the first puritans to settle in North America during the Great… Read more »
Category: Colonial Era
Salem Witch Trials: Primary Sources
The primary sources of the Salem Witch Trials offer a wealth of information on these infamous trials. These sources include official court records as well as several books, diaries and… Read more »
What Caused the Salem Witch Trials?
The exact cause of the Salem Witch Trials has long remained a mystery. Like many historical events, figuring out what happened is one thing but trying to figure out why… Read more »
Who Fought in the French and Indian War?
The French and Indian War was a conflict between Great Britain and France and their Indian allies over land and trade rights in North America during the 18th century. Both… Read more »
French and Indian War Timeline
The French and Indian War was a war between Great Britain and France over control of the Ohio River Valley during the mid 18th century. The French and Indian War,… Read more »