The Original Thirteen

This week we have focused on different aspects of the thirteen original colonies and how they developed into three distinct regions. I have given you a chart that will help you sort through the information and develop the distinctions among the regions. Keep in mind that the chart is only a beginning. There are many other categories you will discover as you continue to read about the colonies.

There are numerous web sites that will aid you as you envision the three regions
The ones that I found most interesting included a site on Plimoth and Jamestown. A clever teacher with a great sense of humor also put together a tour of Jamestown that is worth checking.
There are other sites waiting for your discovery.

Two interesting news items this week that will help us as we look to better understand the early days of our country: the swearing in of Justice John Roberts as the new Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and the redesign of the ten dollar bill. On Monday we will discuss this current event as I have taped the swearing in ceremony to show you. You can learn a great deal about history by looking closely at your money. Take a minute and study any of our bills or coins and you will discover enduring symbols of our history.

GO RED SOX!