He had heard his father's tales of journeys into the wilderness and his interactions with the Indians, but no Native Americans roamed the forest near Jefferson's boyhood home. ... Peter Jefferson's (Thomas Jefferson's father) house was a popular way station for the friendly Cherokees whose embassies were bound for Williamsburg. ... December 1620, the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth, and without asking liberty from anyone, they possessed themselves of a portion of the country, and built themselves houses, and then made a treaty and commanded the Indians to accede to it. ...

• Word Count: 2097
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School

The countries of Spain, France, and England chose different methods of going about the colonization and conquest of the New World in the 17th century. The countries government and values reflected their methods and means of making the New World work to their benefit. All of the countries were driven...

• Word Count: 807
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

Seeking Satisfaction The right to the pursuit of happiness and the guarantee of the inalienable rights of life have not always been a luxury that every American citizen has been able to take full advantage of. Over the years, a constant battle has taken place to ensure that all Americans, regardl...

• Word Count: 1361
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School