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Use this Gale database to research people, events, and topics in U.S. history. It includes primary sources, images, and video. (Funded by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners) FULL SUITE OF GALE DATABASES
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Use this Gale database to research important people of Colonial times. (Funded by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners) FULL SUITE OF GALE DATABASES
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WEB SITES

Colonial House
A great interactive way to explore life as a Colonist.

Salem Witch Trials
Primary source material, including court records and maps.

America's Story
The Library of Congress presents stories and fascinating facts from our country's history.

History of Jamestown
All about this early settlement, including a timeline and list of settlers' names and occupations. Learn about John Smith and Pocahontas.

Virtual Jamestown
An interactive site featuring firsthand accounts, letters and maps.

King Philip's War
Information from the Pilgrim Hall Museum in Plymouth, Massachusetts.

Battle of Bunker Hill
A guide from the National Register of Historic Places.

Declaration of Independence
View this important document and learn about its history.

Plimoth Plantation
This "homework help" page answers many questions about early settlers, the Wampanoag, daily life, Thanksgiving, and the Mayflower.

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updated 01/26/2011