This work covers the colonial and federal periods to the end of the nineteenth century for the British Empire, the United States of America, and for territories acquired by the United States. Presents historical information about the settlement of specific areas and those groups who settled there. Includes numerous bibliographical references throughout the text. Includes bibliographical references.
Contents:
Chapter 1. American settlements and migrations in America -- Chapter 2. New England -- Chapter 3. West Indies -- Chapter 4. The middle colonies -- Chapter 5. The southern colonies -- Chapter 6. The impact of the Revolutionary War -- Chapter 7. Post Revolutionary War settlements -- Chapter 8. The old northwest -- Chapter 9. The old southwest -- Chapter 10. The trans-Missisippi west -- Chapter 11. The west -- Chapter 12. The Pacific coast -- Chapter 12. Alaska, Hawaii and Canadian settlements.
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