The Albany Plan of Union, 1754

This is the proposal for union of the colonies, before the American Revolution. In which "one general government may be formed in America, including all the said colonies, within and under which government each colony may retain its present constitution, except in the particulars wherein a change may be directed by the said act, as hereafter follows." (Preamble)

A Colonial Family

Learn what it was like to live on a farm during colonial times from the Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village web site.

Early United States Flags

This web site by David B. Martucci examines the early flags of the United States and their history.

History of the Print Newspaper

Learn about the history of the newspaper from this interesting source.  It includes links to more information and more resources about the subject.

The First Ten Newspapers in America

A short history and study of the first ten newspapers in colonial America.

Frontier fosters self-reliance

This is an essay on how the colonist viewed their rights as Englishmen, and how they dealt with the Colonial Governors.

Hypertexts American Culture

This site contains various hypertexts of works about and on American Culture. This is a part of the crossroads project at the University of Virginia.

Jews in Early Indiana

Learn about Jewish Immigration in the Old Northwest Territory from the author Timothy Crumrin. A good general history on Immigration and settlement of the United States.

The Press Asserts Its Freedom

This site is about the beginnings of the movement for a free press. This site is a part of the From the Revolution to Reconstruction project.

Robert Beverley on Bacon's Rebellion, 1704

This is a contemporary account of Bacon's rebellion.  The author, Robert Beverly gives four reasons for this uprising.  Read this informative account to learn more on this piece of American History here.

13 Originals

This site contains information and resources to all 13 American Colonies.

The Longhunters

This page on Wikipedia tells us who the Longhunters were and what significant roles they played in American history.