1706–1754 - Colonial America

The concept of Abolition existed in Colonial America, however, there was not a consistent inter-colonial effort to eliminate slavery. Over time, anti-slavery sentiment grew throughout the British Colonies but was localized in places like Philadelphia, and among religious sects, such as the Quakers. As the Abolition Movement started to take shape, it was much stronger in colonies that did not rely on slave labor for agriculture.

James Adair was a trader, author, physician, and planter who lived among Native American Indian tribes in the American Southeast during the Colonial Era. He is most famous for his 18th Century documentation of Indian customs, culture, and medicines.

Agriculture formed the foundation of the economy in Colonial America, from the settlement of Jamestown through the establishment of the independent United States. It was the dominant economic activity in the American Colonies, rivaled only by the Fur Trade.

The Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle was a peace agreement signed on October 18, 1748, that ended the War of the Austrian Succession (Europe) and King George’s War (the third French and Indian War). Ultimately, the treaty failed to resolve the struggle for control of North America between Britain and France, which contributed to the outbreak of the French and Indian War in 1754.

This draft of the Albany Plan of Union was called "Short Hints towards a Scheme for a General Union of the British Colonies on the Continent" and was produced by the Albany Congress Committee on the date of June 28, 1754. This is the original text.

The Albany Plan of Union was approved by the Albany Congress Committee on the date of July 10, 1754. This is the original text.

Ethan Allen was a Revolutionary War hero, and leader of the Green Mountain Boys. He was also a key figure in the push for independence and statehood for Vermont.

The American Fur Trade was an extensive economic system that initially involved Native American Indians and European explorers and colonists. After 1803, the Western Frontier started to open, creating the Western Fur Trade, which was driven by bold businessmen and Mountain Men. The Fur Trade played a vital role in Westward Expansion.

Edmund Andros served as the Royal Governor of several colonies during the Colonial Era. He is most famous for organizing the Covenant Chain with the Iroquois Confederacy and for being overthrown during the Boston Revolt.

William Bayard, Sr. was a wealthy businessman from New York City. He participated in the Stamp Act Congress in 1765.

The Beaver Wars were a series of battles that were fought over control of the fur trade in colonial America. During the wars, the Iroquois Confederation took control of the fur trade, eliminated rival Native American Indian tribes, and terrorized French settlements. The French and their Indian allies responded with attacks on Iroquois villages and English settlements. The conflict lasted for nearly a century and ended with the Peace of Montreal in 1701.

William Berkeley was a colonial administrator in the American Colonies during the Colonial Era He was one of the Lords Proprietors of Carolina and also served as the Governor of Virginia. He is most famous for his role in Bacon’s Rebellion, the first insurgency in America against English rule, and for being the longest-tenured Governor in Virginia history.

Theodorick Bland was a cavalry officer in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. He is most famous for failing to properly scout the movements of the British forces during the Battle of Brandywine, which contributed to their victory. Bland is believed to be a descendant of Pocahontas, the daughter of Powhatan.

The Board of Trade was a part of the British government that helped manage affairs in Colonial America. It is most famous for its involvement in the enforcement of policies that led to the American Revolution and the American Revolutionary War.

Joseph Borden was a politician, law enforcement officer, soldier, and judge from New Jersey. He participated in the Stamp Act Congress in 1765.

Metcalf Bowler was a wealthy businessman and politician from Rhode Island. He participated in the Albany Congress and was a delegate to the Stamp Act Congress. After he died, it was discovered that he sold information to the British near the end of the American Revolutionary War.

Edward Braddock was the commander-in-chief of British forces in North American during the 1755 campaign of the French and Indian War.