96 Pages
    by Routledge

    96 Pages
    by Routledge

    First Published in 2015. Written in an accessible way and with colour images, this book looks at the role of Colonial rule in the Government within American History. Starting with the landing of Norseman Leif Eirksson in 1020 in North America, early explorers, Spanish and English colonization, the effect on the native American tribes, the four government structures of France, Spain, England the Netherlands. Then moving onto the developing colonies and the breaking away from Great Britain and the Acts of law that influenced change. Includes a timeline and sections for further reference.

    Chapter One: Colonial Rule; The Push to Colonize; Spanish Colonization; French Colonization; Dutch Colonization; English Colonization; Features:; Early Explorers; A Flat Earth?; Introduction of African Slavery; Chapter Two: English Colonial Government; Motivations for Colonization; Types of Colonies; Nature of Colonial Governments; Features:; Tituba's Confession; Lady Rebecca (biography); Chapter Three: Native American Tribes; Central American Civilizations; The Aztec; The Inca Empire; English, French, and Dutch Relations; Organization of Native Americans; The Iroquois Nation; Native Americans and Colonists; Features:; The Aztec Calendar; Cooperation and Conflict; Chapter Four: Government Structures; Magna Carta; Parliament; Mayflower Compact; Jamestown and the House of Burgesses; Fundamental Orders of Connecticut; Religious Freedom; New England Town Meetings; Chapter Five: The Developing Colonies; New England Confederation; Dominion of New England; Zenger Trial; French and Indian War; Albany Plan; Features:; George Washington: British Soldier (biography); Join or Die; Chapter Six: Colonial Unity; Great Britain and Its Colonies; Stamp Act; Sons of Liberty; Stamp Act Congress; Increasing Tensions; Boston Tea Party; First Continental Congress; Second Continental Congress; Features:; British Acts; Demonstrations; Timeline; Glossary; Primary Source List; For More Information; Index.

    Biography

    Martin Kelly is the guide for About.com’s American History Web site. He also authored the SparkNotes study notecards for the AP American History review. He taught middle school social studies courses for eight years and is currently the Director of Curriculum for the Florida Virtual School. Melissa Kelly is the author of The Everything New Teacher Book and the guide for About.com’s Secondary School Educators site. She taught social studies in the traditional classroom and online with the Florida Virtual School for nine years.