Global History

Explore the Untold Stories of Nations in Global History — From Empires to Independence, one country at a time.

American History Timeline Part 3: Colonial Economy and Commerce – Agriculture, Trade, Industry, Currency, and the Rise of Capitalism

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American History Timeline

American History Timeline Part 3: Colonial Economy and Commerce – Agriculture, Trade, Industry, Currency, and the Rise of Capitalism Introduction The economic backbone of pre-independence America was built on agriculture, trade, and labor, both free and enslaved. Though colonies began as remote outposts of European empires, by the 1700s, they had grown into vibrant centers … Read more

Pre-Independence America – Part 2: Inside Colonial Society – Religion, Family, Slavery, Gender Roles, and Intellectual Life

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Pre-Independence America – Part 2 Inside Colonial Society – Religion, Family, Slavery, Gender Roles, and Intellectual Life, Colonial Society, Intellectual Life, Gender

Pre-Independence America: A Deep Dive into Life Before 1776 1. Religion in Colonial America 1.1 The Importance of Religion Religion was a central pillar of life in the American colonies, influencing politics, education, culture, and social norms. 1.2 Religious Freedom and Conflict 1.3 The Great Awakening (1730s–1740s) This religious revival: 2. Family Structure and Domestic … Read more

Life Before 1776: Pre-Independence America – Part 1: Setting the Stage (1500s–1776)

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Life Before 1776 Pre-Independence America – Part 1 Setting the Stage (1500s–1776) usa usa history history of usa

Part 1: Setting the Stage (1500s–1776) Before the United States declared independence in 1776, the land we now call America had a rich, complex, and often painful history. Spanning over two centuries of colonization, cultural conflict, trade, intellectual awakening, and revolution, pre-independence America was shaped by a mix of Native American civilizations, European colonists, enslaved … Read more