The Economy of Plymouth Colony
The economy of Plymouth Colony was based on agriculture, fishing, whaling, timber, and fur. The Plymouth Company investors initially invested about £1200 to £1600 in the colony before the Mayflower… Read more »
Category: Colonial Era
The Witchcraft Trial of George Jacobs, Sr
George Jacobs, Sr., was a farmer who was accused of witchcraft during the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. Not only was Jacobs, Sr., accused but so were his son, George… Read more »
17th Century Massachusetts
The 17th century was a time of immense change in the history of Massachusetts. Tens of thousands of Native Americans lived in Massachusetts prior to colonization, and the area was… Read more »
Paul Revere in the French and Indian War
Despite the fact that he was the son of a French immigrant, Paul Revere volunteered to fight against the French in the French and Indian War in 1756. Revere spent… Read more »
Best Books About American History
If you want to learn more about American history, you have countless books to choose from. The problem is that most American history books focus on just a few topics,… Read more »