Colonial America Reading Passages
Reading Results
Christopher Columbus and Early European Exploration
This reading passage introduces students to the story of Christopher Columbus and early European exploration. It covers ...
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The Mayflower and the Pilgrims
This engaging history passage introduces students to the remarkable journey of the Mayflower and the Pilgrims. Aligned t...
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The First Thanksgiving Celebration
This engaging passage tells the story of the First Thanksgiving Celebration, focusing on the Pilgrims and Wampanoag peop...
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Jamestown: The First Permanent English Colony
This engaging history passage explores the founding of Jamestown, the first permanent English colony in America. Aligned...
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Pocahontas and the Powhatan People
This engaging reading passage explores the life of Pocahontas and the Powhatan people and their important role in early ...
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The 13 Original Colonies: An Overview
This engaging U.S. history reading passage introduces students to the 13 original colonies. It presents the story of how...
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The New England Colonies
This engaging history reading passage explores the founding and growth of the New England Colonies in early America, foc...
The Middle Colonies: Breadbasket of America
This engaging U.S. history reading passage explores the Middle Colonies—New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware...
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The Southern Colonies and Plantation Life
This engaging U.S. History reading passage introduces students to the Southern Colonies and plantation life, key element...
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Colonial Children: School and Chores
This reading passage explores the daily lives of colonial children, focusing on their experiences at school and their ma...
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Colonial Clothing and Homemade Goods
This engaging U.S. history passage explores the daily life of early American colonists with a focus on colonial clothing...
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Colonial Games and Entertainment
This engaging history reading passage explores the types of games and entertainment enjoyed by children and families in ...
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Colonial Jobs: Blacksmiths, Bakers, and Craftsmen
This engaging history reading passage explores the vital roles of blacksmiths, bakers, and craftsmen in colonial America...
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Colonial Towns and Village Life
This engaging history reading passage explores the daily life, work, and unity found in colonial towns and villages. Ali...
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Colonial Trade with England and Africa
This history reading passage explores colonial trade between the American colonies, England, and Africa, focusing on the...
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Benjamin Franklin: Printer, Inventor, and Leader
This history reading passage explores the life and achievements of Benjamin Franklin, one of America's most important ea...
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Slavery in the American Colonies
This engaging U.S. History reading passage introduces students to the history of slavery in the American Colonies, follo...
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Colonial Government and Town Meetings
This engaging U.S. History reading passage explores the importance of colonial government and town meetings in early Ame...
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The Great Awakening Religious Movement
This passage explores the Great Awakening, a powerful religious movement that swept through colonial America in the 1700...
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The French and Indian War
This educational history reading passage explores the French and Indian War, a major conflict in North America before th...
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Growing Tensions with Great Britain
This engaging U.S. history reading passage explores the growing tensions between the American colonies and Great Britain...
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Unfair Taxes and the Stamp Act
This engaging U.S. history reading passage explores the story of the Stamp Act and unfair taxes in colonial America. Ali...
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