Articles about Colonialism in North America from 1600 to 1800

California Missions in Colonial America

History and legacy of the California Missions during the colonial period.

European Colonization of the Americas

Exploration, conquest, and cultural transformation in the New World by European powers

Minutemen: Ordinary Citizens Who Changed History

The Minutemen’s quick response sparked a revolution for American independence.

Patriots of Color: Unsung Heroes of the American Revolution

Brave African Americans and Native Americans helped shape the fight for independence.

Pocahontas

Pocahontas, a Native American woman who helped to establish peace between the English colonists and the Native American tribes.

Slavery in the original U.S. Constitution

The role of slavery in the creation and implementation of the U.S. Constitution.