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Making A New Nation
Making A New Nation
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5.4 Colonization and Conflict

Step 1. Questions

5.4 Students understand the political, religious, social, and economic institutions that evolved in the colonial era.

Research one of the English colonies in North America. Here are some questions to help you think about your research.
  • Why did people join the colony?
  • How did they live?
  • What challenges did they face?
To begin, visit the Internet sites in Step 2. You may also choose to visit a library, read your local newspaper, or interview an adult. Then follow Step 3 to write your report.

Step 2. Research

Research answers for the questions you were asked in Step 1. Visit these Web sites. Take notes about them on this page, too!


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Colonial Williamsburg History
Check out this site for information on Colonial Williamsburg. Get information on the people, the historic places, and about daily life in the colonial community.
Take Notes:



Archiving Early America
This online magazine presents articles on the people, places, and issues of early America. You can read articles on many different subjects and complete an Early America Crossword Puzzle.
Take Notes:



Welcome to the APVA and Jamestown Discovery
This site represents an archaeological project that tried to find the remains of the 1607 Jamestown colony in Virginia. Check out the online exhibits and site plan to see how the discoveries have led to new understanding of life in colonial America.
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Search Engines
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www.yahooligans.com
www.kidsclick.org


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