The Massachusetts Colony

Introduction to one of the United States' original colonies, Massachusetts. Describes its origins, its leaders, and the colony's role in America's independence from Great Britain. Help children discover America's thrilling early history with Our Thirteen Colonies. Each book begins with the prehistory of one colony, describing the Native Americans who inhabited that area, and then honestly portrays the arrival of European settlers and the growth of a new colonial society. Important individuals are highlighted, and original maps help students understand the geography of the fight for independence and the formation of a proud new nation.