Colonial America
ENCYCLOPEDIAS
Use New Book of Knowledge Encyclopedia and search for "Colonial America" and find the article with the title "Colonial Life in America" that has information on government, home life, education, religion, economy, and much more. Don't forget to use the table of contents at the top of the article. (Available from home with a password).
Use Encyclopedia Americana and search for more in depth articles about Colonial America. Try these search terms: Colonial life, French and Indian War, Plymouth Colony.
(Available from home with a password).
WEBPAGES
The TimePage web site includes brief histories and maps of the 13 colonies.
Liberty Archive's webpage includes information about famous people and historical events during the Colonial Period.
Animated History of the Colonial Period from Houghton Mifflin Publishing.
National Geographic website featuring Jamestown and the Powhatan.
The Declaration of Independence
Colonial Life covers colonial occupations, education and families.
DATABASES
Try Discovering Collection (Gale). Click on the U.S. History box located underneath the basic search box. Next, scroll down and click on "United States History 1600-1775 (Colonial period)". You'll find 253 reference links, including biographical information. (Available from home with a password).