A Timeline History of the Thirteen Colonies |
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| Author:
| Pratt, Mary K. |
| Series title: | Timeline Trackers: America's Beginnings Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4677-4754-7 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2014 |
| Publisher: | Lerner Publishing Group
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| Imprint: | Lerner Publications |
| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $30.65 |
Book Description:
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In the spring of 1607, an English ship landed at modern-day Virginia. The ship's passengers quickly built shelters and a fort. Their settlement, Jamestown, was the first permanent English colony in North America. This event marked the beginning of an important period in US history. Over the next 150 years, thousands of Europeans--men, women, and children--journeyed to North America. They came seeking wealth, religious freedom, or a fresh start in life. The thirteen colonies they...
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In the spring of 1607, an English ship landed at modern-day Virginia. The ship's passengers quickly built shelters and a fort. Their settlement, Jamestown, was the first permanent English colony in North America. This event marked the beginning of an important period in US history. Over the next 150 years, thousands of Europeans--men, women, and children--journeyed to North America. They came seeking wealth, religious freedom, or a fresh start in life. The thirteen colonies they created became the foundation for a new nation. Explore the history of each of the thirteen colonies. Track the important events and turning points in the creation of the United States.