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United States Colonial America to 1775
The Albany Plan of Union, 1754
This is the proposal for union of the colonies, before the American Revolution. In which "one general government may be formed in America, including all the said colonies, within and under which government each colony may retain its present constitution, except in the particulars wherein a change may be directed by the said act, as hereafter follows." (Preamble)
A Colonial Family
Learn what it was like to live on a farm during colonial times from the Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village web site.
Early United States Flags
This web site by David B. Martucci examines the early flags of the United States and their history.
Emigration To The Colonies
This section of a larger work describes the emigration of the Scots Irish in the 1700s to America. It is from the notes of GFS Linda, Co-leader Scot and Irish SIG, AOL Genealogy Forum, and put on line by Donald L. Spidell.
The First Ten Newspapers in America
A short history and study of the first ten newspapers in colonial America.
Frontier fosters self-reliance
This is an essay on how the colonist viewed their rights as Englishmen, and how they dealt with the Colonial governors.
History of Brewing in America
Read about the history of brewing beer in America from this site.
Hypertexts American Culture
This site contains various hypertexts of works about and on American Culture. This is a part of the crossroads project at the University of Virginia.
Jews In Early Indiana
Learn about Jewish Immigration in the Old Northwest Territory from the author Timothy Crumrin. A good general history on Immigration and settlement of the United States.
The Press asserts its freedom
This site is about the beginnings of the movement for a free press. This site is a part of the From the Revolution to Reconstruction project.
Robert Beverley on Bacon's Rebellion, 1704
This is a contemporary account of Bacon's rebellion. The author, Robert Beverly gives four reasons for this uprising. Read this informative account to learn more on this piece of American History here.
13 Originals
This site by William Murray, contains information and resources to all 13 colonies.
Who were the Longhunters
This page tells us who the Longhunters were and what significant roles they played in American history. This site is maintained by Donald Duane Nelson II.
Revolutionary War Period Patriots of the American Revolution
Learn about the unique lives of remarkable individuals that believed in the cause of liberty.
The American Crisis by Thomas Paine
This is from Paine's Common sense, it begins with the famous words, "these are the times that try men's souls...". This web site is a part of the Avalon Project in American History.
American Independence Museum
American Independence Museum endeavors to be the premier educational resource and historic site in New Hampshire for the study, research and promotion of the American Revolution, 1720s-1820s seaport life, and the public & private lives of its residents.
From Revolution and Reconstruction
This web site is a project based on The Outline of American History.
How Washington Saved the Revolution
Learn how General Washington and his Spectacles Saved the Republic written by George L. Marshall, Jr. at the Early America web site.
Land Ordinance of 1785
This is the Land Ordinance of 1785, as written by the Continental Congress. One of a few laws that actually survived the Articles of Confederation period.
Migration Westward
Read this article, by John Gibbson, that discusses the migration and settlement of Kentucky.
Washington Prevents a Revolt of his Officers
From the History Place, another edition about the Newburgh Conspiracy.
Welcome to Archiving Early America
This sites Mission statement says it best; "Our main focus is primary source material from 18th Century America-- all displayed digitally..." This page is a look at an Almanac found at this site.
America after the Revolution The Annapolis Convention
The Annapolis convention was a gathering to discuss the problems of the Articles of Confederation. It was through this convention that the Constitution of the United States would be written.
Brandywine Valley Pennsylvania Historical Sites
Learn about the history of the Brandywine valley at this web site.
George Washington's First Inaugural Address
The first Inaugural address given in New York City by George Washington.
Historic Virginia Properties
This site shows some historical properties owned by the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities (APVA). Including John Marshall's home in Richmond Va.
The Mythology of the American Frontier
Read this excerpt from the Book Regeneration Through Violence by Richard Slotkin which discusses the mythology of the frontier of America from 1600-1860.
Shay's Rebellion
Read about this event in American history. This was a rebellion against bad policies and economic conditions against farmers.
Slave Voices from the Duke University Special Collections Library
The exhibit 'Third Person, First Person: Slave Voices from the Special Collections Library' probes the life experiences of American slaves from the late eighteenth century through the nineteenth century.
Tennessee Land History
Learn about Western Tennessee land history from this site by Thomas B. Jones.
Thirteen Originals
This site gives some major resources for finding information on the history of all 13 Colonies.
Thomas Jefferson's discussion of the Articles of Confederation
Follow the debate over the Articles of confederation with Thomas Jefferson. This is from his autobiography. You can also learn about the Declaration of Independence by scrolling up the page.
Thomas Jefferson, Federalist.
This is an essay on Thomas Jefferson and his form of Federalism. It explains the political changes at the time of his election.
White Oaks Society Inc.
This web site is about the fur trade in America. The society is a "non-profit organization providing "living history" interpretations of the fur trade in the Great Lakes region. We operate the White Oak Fur Post near Deer River Minnesota. This is an authentic recreation of a fur trading post of the late 18th century."
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