The English established their first permanent settlement at Jamestown, Virginia in 1607. Soon, By the 1730s, they would control 13 colonies along the Atlantic coast from Maine to Georgia. These grew into towns, cities, farms, and plantations. In 1619, the first Africans arrived to Virginia and slave labor replaced indentured servitude. The colonies developed distinct regional differences based on geography and the background of their settlers.  This colonies provided a profitable trade and was home to a diverse population. Europeans from other nations and religions also settled in these colonies. Competition among the European nations led to the Seven Years’ War (French and Indian War) beginning in 1754.

Below are the assignments for this unit.

AMSCO Readings 

• AMSCO Chapter 2
• AMSCO Chapter 3
• AMSCO Chapter 4

Additional Readings 

• Unit 2 Readings

Socratic Seminar

• Topic: Was Native Conflict Inevitable in Colonial America?
• Socratic Seminar Readings

Period 2 homework and review by Adam Norris 

• Period 2 Review: Homework PDF
• Period 2 Review: APUSH Review: Period 2 (1607 – 1754) In 10 Minutes! By Adam Norris

Review for Period 2

• Khan Academy Period 2
• Gilder Lehrman Period 2

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