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American History Websites:
16th and 17th Centuries
- The
American Colonist's Library: A Treasury of Primary
Documents
An invaluable collection of historical works which contributed to the formation
of American politics, culture, and ideals: a large collection
of the literature and documents which were most relevant to the colonists' lives
in America.
- Black History of the Seacoast
African Americans have been part of the New Hampshire scene since
1645. This site, provided by SeacostNH.com, tells their story in
that state, and specifically, in Portsmouth. Included is
information about the making of an obscure though controversial
film, Lost Boundaries, in 1949, an interview with University of
New Hampshire Professor Jeff Bolster about African American
mariners, a short history titled "First Blacks of Portsmouth," a
brief oral history of five long-time Portsmouth residents, and
the story of Prince Whipple, who appears in Emanuel Leutze's
famous painting Washington Crossing the Delaware. (For more
information on African-American Studies sites, see African and
African-American Studies).
- Colonial
Period of American Education (ca. 1600-1776)
- Early
National Period of American Education (ca. 1776-1840)
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Historical Text Archive:
Colonial United States: University of Mississippi.
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Plimoth Plantation: A Walking Tour
Plimoth (Plymouth) Plantation was the first permanent European
settlement in southern New England (AD 1620). Today, this area is
the site of a living museum, dedicated to recreating 17th-
century lifeways in the New World.
- Seventeenth
Century Colonial New England
Site collection currently contains 228 links, which are
cross-indexed in 19 categories.
- Texts and
Documents: The United States: 16th & 17th
Centuries:
Primary texts on the internet available to students and faculty
for use in history and humanity classes.
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