17th Century History

Resources in this category:

British Civil Wars, Commonwealth, and Protectorate
http://www.british-civil-wars.co.uk/

"The 'English Civil War' of the mid-17th Century was part of a wider conflict that involved Scotland and Ireland as well as England and Wales. Also called 'The Wars of the Three Kingdoms' and the 'English Revolution', the British Civil Wars and Commonwealth period witnessed the trial and execution of a king, the formation of a republic in England, a theocracy in Scotland and the subjugation of Ireland. The first attempt was made to unite the three nations under a single government, and the foundations of the modern British constitution were laid."

Colonial America
http://www.ipl.org/div/pf/entry/48454

This IPL pathfinder is designed to help students of all ages find resources on colonial American history and culture by using both Internet and print resources. The primary focus is life in colonial America leading up to but not including the American Revolution.

Caleb Johnson's MayflowerHistory.com
http://www.mayflowerhistory.com/

"The complete Internet site for Mayflower history and genealogy." Includes passenger lists, documents and other writings, genealogical information, and a FAQ. The page also offers books and Mayflower-related artwork for sale through a digital "gift shop."

Pilgrim Hall Museum
http://www.pilgrimhall.org/plgrmhll.htm

"Pilgrim Hall Museum is a gallery museum in the center of historic Plymouth, Massachusetts. Through its exhibition of Pilgrim possessions and Native American artifacts, Pilgrim Hall tells the stories of America¹s founding and traditions in stirring detail." The museum's web site includes articles on the Pilgrims and the history of Thanksgiving, as well as online exhibits of artifacts from the museum.

The Thirty Years War
http://www.pipeline.com/~cwa/TYWHome.htm

This informative website "provides summaries, in varying degrees of detail, of the military and diplomatic developments of the Thirty Years War." In addition, the site includes an extensive annotated bibliography and political maps of Europe during the time of the Thirty Years War.

Witchcraft in Salem Village
http://etext.virginia.edu/salem/witchcraft/

"This site introduces the infamous Salem Witch Trials of 1692, and is designed to provide accurate general information about these events, as well as information on other aspects of the history of Danvers (formerly Salem Village), Massachusetts."