Tag: Colonial America

The Last of the Mohicans Summary

‘The Last of the Mohicans’ by James Fenimore Cooper is a historical novel set during the French and Indian War, following the adventures of a group of characters in the wilderness.

The Sign of the Beaver Summary

The Sign of the Beaver” by Elizabeth George Speare is a heartwarming historical fiction about a young boy’s friendship with a Native American and his journey towards self-reliance in the wilderness.

The Heretic’s Daughter Summary

The Heretic’s Daughter” by Kathleen Kent is a historical fiction novel that explores the Salem witch trials through the eyes of a young girl and her mother.

Declaration of Independence (1776) Explained

The Declaration of Independence was a document adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, declaring the thirteen American colonies independent from British rule.

Boston Tea Party (1773) Explained

The Boston Tea Party was a political protest in which American colonists dumped British tea into the Boston Harbor to protest against taxation without representation.

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