The Colonial Age
1692–1761 · 16 chapters · 98 readings
- WitchcraftWitchcraft — the Sad Story of "Salem Witchcraft" — Superstition and Wickedness Hand-in-Hand — Result of the Delusion — King William's War — New England's Sufferings
- Bellamont Governor of MassachusettsBellamont Governor of Massachusetts — French Claims in New England — Queen Anne and Others Declare War against France — Struggle with the French and Indians — Influence of the Jesuits — Death of Father Rale
- The Government of MarylandThe Government of Maryland — Difficulties with Clayborne — the Indians Uneasy — a Civil War — Toleration Act — Disturbances in Maryland
- The Connecticut ColoniesThe Connecticut Colonies — an Absurd Rumor About the Dutch — Charter for Connecticut Obtained — Tyranny of Governor Andros-his Attempt to Seize the Charter — the Charter Oak — Freedom Enjoyed in Rhode Island
- William Penn in PennsylvaniaWilliam Penn in Pennsylvania — Growth of that Province — Penn Goes to England — his Troubles There — He Returns to America — Gives a Third and More Liberal Charter to the Colonists
- The CarolinasThe Carolinas — Disappearance of the Indians — Internal Commotions — Emigrants from France, Switzerland and Germany — an Indian Raid and Massacre of White People — Further Trouble with the Indians
- Review of the History of DiscoveriesReview of the History of Discoveries — Settlements and Colonization in America — Planting the Seeds of French Dominion in America — the Labors, Influence and Success of the Jesuits — Adventures Beyond the Great Lakes — F…
- Nationalities of the American ColonistsNationalities of the American Colonists — their Social Characteristics — their Industries and Commercial Restrictions — their Educational Institutions — Newspapers in the Colonies — the Tendency of the People to Local Se…
- The Treaty of Aix-La-ChapelleThe Treaty of Aix-La-Chapelle — Efforts of the English to Maintain their Dominion in America — the Ohio Land Company — Events in Nova Scotia — Sufferings of the French Inhabitants There — Attempts to Enslave the American…
- Reply to Dinwiddie's LetterReply to Dinwiddie's Letter — Virginia Prepares for War — a Fort Commenced on the Site of Pittsburgh — the French Seize It and Name It Fort Du Quesne — Washington Leads Troops to Recover It — Attacks and Defeats Some Fre…
- The English Begin Hostilities on the SeaThe English Begin Hostilities on the Sea — Expulsion of the Acadians from Nova Scotia — Hatred of the Acadians by British Officials — Braddock's Pride and Folly — his Army Moves Slowly Toward Fort Du Quesne — Washington …
- Military Events at the Head of Lake GeorgeMilitary Events at the Head of Lake George — Honors Wrongly Bestowed — an Opportunity for Success Lost — Perfidy of the British Cabinet — the Prophecy of John Adams and its Fulfillment — Plans for the Campaign of 1756
- Character of Lord LoudonCharacter of Lord Loudon — the Condition of England — Pitt Called to the Cabinet — his Dismissal from It — Plan of the Campaign of 1757 — Expedition against Louisburg a Failure
- The Siege and Capture of LouisburgThe Siege and Capture of Louisburg — Expedition against Ticonderoga — Capture of Fort Frontenac — Activity of the French — Adventures of Putnam — Expedition against Fort Du Quesne
- Wolfe's Illness and DespondencyWolfe's Illness and Despondency — Preparations to Attack Quebec — Battle, and Death of Wolfe and Montcalm — Surrender of Quebec — Attempt to Recapture It — Surrender of Montreal and All Canada
- Accession of George the ThirdAccession of George the Third — his Unfortunate Choice of Adviser — Designs against the American Charters — Writs of Assistance Denounced by Otis — his Influence and his Misfortunes — Preparations for Conflict