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Category Archives: Exploration and Colonization
Great Britain’s Initial Colonization of the Americas (powerpoint) Lost Colony of Roanoke
Settlement at Roanoke, Virginia New England Click on link to download powerpoint. This powerpoint provides a brief description of Great Britain’s initial colonization experience in the Americas (Lost Colony of Roanoke). In addition, the presentation describes England’s expansion into Ireland, … Continue reading
New France (powerpoint)
New France Click on link to download powerpoint. This powerpoint provides a brief description of the French colonization and exploration experience in North America.
New Spain (powerpoint)
New Spain Click on link to download powerpoint. This powerpoint provides a brief description of Spain’s colonization of the Americas.
Portuguese and Spanish Colonization of the Americas (powerpoint)
Spanish and Portuguese Colonization of the Americas Click on link to download powerpoint. This powerpoint provides a brief description of the Portuguese and Spanish colonization experience in the Americas.
Columbian Exchange (video)
This video provides a brief description of the Columbian Exchange between the Old & New Worlds of Europe and the Americas. Crash Course World History by John Green. 12 minutes & 9 seconds.
Wampum – Early American Currency
Wampum – Early American Currency Twenty years ago, if someone was looking for a piece of jewelry that was quintessentially American Indian, it would more than likely have featured turquoise and silver, a hallmark of western tribal artisans. An emerging trand … Continue reading
Roger Williams, Separation of Church and State (article)
Biographical article of the 17th century Puritan minister, Roger Williams, founder of Providence Colony in New England, and his influence on the concept of separation of church and state in America. Even the most bitter opponents of Roger Williams recognized in … Continue reading
Colonial Experience of Northern America (powerpoint)
Colonies in North America This powerpoint provides a brief description of the colonization of Northern America, including Massachusetts, New Amsterdam, New Netherland, and Pennsylvania.
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Amerigo Vespucci (powerpoint)
This powerpoint provides a brief description of Amerigo Vespucci and the naming of the Americas. Amerigo Vespucci
Team Martinez visits Plymouth Colony, Massachusetts (July 5, 2011)
Team Martinez visited Plymoth Plantation in Plymouth, Massachusetts. The Plantation is a living history museum which attempts to recreate Wampanoag and Pilgrim village from the 17th century.
