Colonial America
Colonial America
A few hints for your research
When searching the OPAC, the official subject heading is
United States--History--1600-1775, Colonial period
but don't forget to look under any specific topics you are interested in.
The same keywords will be useful for internet searches.
Online database:
You'll need a password to get on, but it is the same as it was last year.
If you don't know it, ask Mrs. Kissel.
Internet resources:
Internet Public Library: Pathfinders: Colonial America
"This guide is designed to help students of all ages find resources on colonial American history and culture by using both Internet and print resources. The primary focus of this pathfinder is life in colonial America leading up to but not including the American Revolution."
After the print resources section there are a few other online resources, so don't forget to scroll down.
URL: http://www.ipl.org/div/pf/entry/48454
American Life: A Comparison of Colonial Life to Today’s Life
I think the title of the page is pretty self-explanatory!
URL: http://www.yale.edu/ynhti/curriculum/units/1990/5/90.05.04.x.html
Colonial Life : Life in Colonial America
Lots of links on The American Colonies and Colonial Life, broken down into topics such as: Colonial Economy, Colonial Education, Colonial Occupations, Maps of Early America, and many more, plus some Colonial Life trivia. URL: http://www.kidinfo.com/American_History/Colonization_Colonial_Life.html
13 Colonies
A brief history of each of the original 13 colonies, with related links and maps. URL: http://www.timepage.org/spl/13colony.html