The History of the American Colonies

This is the history of the United States from 1607 - 1763. Shots of historic sites from colonial history give the viewer an experience of key places of early American history. Surviving architecture of the colonies is featured from locations including Plymouth, Boston, Philadelphia, Providence, Newport, Salem, Williamsburg, and others.

Special thanks to the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association for all footage of Mount Vernon.

0:00 Introduction
1:06 Jamestown
3:41 Plymouth
6:25 New England Puritans
8:54 Rhode Island
10:47 Connecticut
13:04 King Philip's War
15:05 The Middle Colonies
18:50 Colonial Life
20:10 Salem Witch Trials
21:22 The Great Awakening
23:04 The French and Indian War
26:26 Conclusion

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