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The Colony of Connecticut (Library of the Thirteen Colonies and the Lost Colony)

by Susan Whitehurst Author

(From Amazon): The legacy of the 13 colonies is an essential building block for elementary social studies students as they develop an understanding of their civic heritage. The Colonial era was a dynamic crucible of politics, human drama, revolution, and resolution, in which the formative principles of American culture and government were born. Here are fact-filled, visually compelling stories of the 13 colonies -- from settlement to statehood -- plus the intriguing, but pivotal story of the thwarted, though valiant, colonial effort at Roanoke. The mysterious disappearance of the Roanoke settlers was never resolved. This mystery of history is sure to engage young readers!Adriaen Block claimed Connecticut for the Netherlands. Before the Europeans arrived, the indigenous people had called the place Quinnenhtukqut, which means Long River. In 1638, the Dutch purchased the area from the Quinnipiac Indians for an assortment of silverware, tools, and clothes. Connecticut's story from this barter purchase to the American Revolution is told here.

Additional Details

Resource Type
Book
ISBN
978-0823954797
Print Status
In Print
Pages
24
Suggested Grades
1st - 6th
Geographical Setting
United States
Historical Setting
1490 - 1790
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Edition
1st
Copyright
2001

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