1706–1754 - Colonial America

The Navigation Acts were a series of laws that controlled trade and shipping between Great Britain and the American Colonies. The laws were expanded to restrict manufacturing in America and enforce the Mercantile System. Enforcement of the Navigation Acts was a direct cause of the American Revolution.

The New England Colonies in Colonial America were Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire.

Facts about the history, geography, and people of Colonial New Hampshire, which was one of the 13 Colonies that declared independence from Great Britain. New Hampshire started in 1623 and spent many years under the control of the Massachusetts Bay Colony.

New Jersey Colony history, facts, and timeline. New Jersey was one of the 13 Original Colonies that declared independence from Great Britain in 1776 and founded the United States of America.

New York Colony history, facts, and timeline. New York was one of the 13 Original Colonies that declared independence from Great Britain in 1776 and founded the United States of America.

The New York Slave Conspiracy of 1741 was an alleged plot by poor whites and black slaves to take control of the City of New York. Although there was no concrete evidence about the supposed plot, more than 30 people were tried, convicted, and executed for their involvement. The entire incident was similar to the Salem Witch Trials of 1692.

The New York Slave Revolt of 1712 was an armed uprising by enslaved people that took place on April 6, 1712.

Robert Ogden was a politician from New Jersey. He is significant because he participated in the Stamp Act Congress.

The Ohio Company was a company formed to buy land in the Ohio Country for the purpose of settling the region and establishing trade with Native American Indian tribes. The company played a role in starting the French and Indian War.

James Otis was a successful lawyer from Boston, Massachusetts who played a significant role in shaping the ideology of the American Revolution. He is most famous for his opposition to Writs of Assistance, the Sugar Act, and the Townshend Acts.

Oliver Partridge was a lawyer and politician from Hatfield, Massachusetts. He participated in key events that shaped the American Revolution, including the Albany Congress and Stamp Act Congress.

Pennsylvania Colony was founded in 1681 when King Charles II granted a charter to William Penn for the establishment of a new colony between Maryland and New York.

St. Peter's Church — Pieterskerk — in Leiden, Netherlands, is an important landmark related to the Pilgrim Fathers. When the English separatists moved to Leiden, they lived in the neighborhoods around the church, including Green Gate.

In 1620, the Mayflower made the historic voyage from England to America. Although we will never know the names of all passengers and crew, many of them have been documented.

The Pilgrims lived in Leiden, Netherlands for almost 12 years. There are many landmarks, memorials, and sculptures dedicated to them throughout the city.

In 1620, the Pilgrim Fathers left their home in Leiden, Netherlands. They sailed past this spot on their way to Delfshaven, where they spent the night before they boarded the Speedwell to sail to England.

This plaque marks the entrance to the alley where William Brewster lived in Leiden and published books through the Pilgrim Press.

This historical marker at Pieterskerk in Leiden provides a short history of the time the Pilgrim Fathers spent there.

A guide to the Pilgrims and Pilgrim Fathers in Colonial America, covering the Founding Fathers of New England, their travels in Europe, the voyage of the Mayflower, and the establishment of Plymouth Colony.

Israel Putnam was a military veteran who was affectionately known as “Old Put.” He served bravely at the Battle of Bunker Hill, but fell out of favor with George Washington after he failed against British forces in New York and Philadelphia.