Colonial Times

This post covers the period following '' The Age Of Exploration '' to the beginnings of conflict. Great Britain and the colonial people. The king of Great Britain , ( King George the third ) made the colonists pay taxes for there debt on the French and Indian war.Colonists were so angry that they didn't want to stay under control of Britain, they even dumped tea into the Boston Harbor,this also is called the Boston Tea Party. Here is a picture of this famous event:

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Introduction
The English sailed from England to the USA. The Native Americans were already there. (GASP!) The English claimed that New York was their land now. (GASP!) Would you like it if some people were at your doorstep saying that they now own your land?
Areas of Conflict
We all know life can get hard. But when it does do you ever feel lucky? Because we are. Back in Colonial America, people had it a lot worse than us. (GASP!)
When the English were sailing to the USA a lot got sick and died.(GASP!) They died because of lack of food and diseases were going around.
If you broke a rule in church they will give you a harsh punishment. They might even kill you. (GASP!)
Areas of Cooperation
The Native Americans and the English had to cooperate in order to get along. They would trade with each other such as food and tools. They also would help each other with hunting and gardening.


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