Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.
Contents:
The Thirteen Colonies -- Jamestown Colony -- Native Americans and Colonists -- Plymouth and the Pilgrims -- Spreading Out -- The Middle Colonies -- The Southern Colonies -- Slavery in the Colonies -- Women s Roles -- Life on the Farm -- Towns and Villages -- Moving Toward Independence.
Summary:
"What did it take to start a new colony in the United States? For some, it took eating shoe leather during the harsh winter in Jamestown. These extreme conditions weren't the only challenges colonists faced as they settled in America. Explore even more about the 13 original colonies by reading this book"-- Provided by publisher.
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