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Map: The British Colonies
From 1619 on, not long after the first settlement, the need for colonial labor ... annually on British ships. 1700s: Almost half of the slaves coming to North America arrive in Charleston.
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At Home: From Fireplaces to Heating Systems
The colonists were too busy establishing settlements to concern themselves much with comfort, as in … staying warm. So, up ...
Gaskin: Black colonial women helped shape Boston’s history
Black women in colonial Boston fought for justice and shaped the city’s history. Their resistance, resilience, and legacy ...
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The oldest lighthouse in MA was the first in the country. Here's where it is
Quite a bit of trade. By the early 1700s, Boston was Britain's busiest North American port, with Britain trading manufactured goods for Colonial America's raw materials. Soon, Boston's flourishing ...
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Through Indigenous Eyes: The colonial history of Greenland and why it matters
Greenland was first settled by Inuit people from North America, with colonial activity on the island beginning in the 1700s. A missionary named Hans Egede traveled to Greenland in a misguided attempt ...