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History >> US Geography >> US State History. Search Ducksters. Kids learn about the history and timeline of the state of New Hampshire including early explorers, Native Americans, early settlers, colonization, and the American Revolution.
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FUN STUFF. —Maple sundaes and cider donuts are popular desserts in New Hampshire. —New Hampshire’s famous names include President Franklin Pierce, journalist Horace Greeley, and author Dan Brown. —Strawbery Banke in Portsmouth—the site of the state’s original settlement—has 32 historic buildings where people can watch costumed ...
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The New Hampshire Colony was the first of the original 13 colonies to declare independence from England. This took place six months prior to the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The major city in the New Hampshire Colony was Concord. The oldest permanent settlement in New Hampshire is Dover, which was settled in 1623.
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The Province of New Hampshire was an English colony in North America that existed from 1638 until 1776, when it joined the other 12 of the 13 colonies in rebellion against Great Britain and became the U.S. state of New Hampshire. For additional information refer to the. History of Colonial New Hampshire.
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The New Hampshire Colony was led by a British man named John Mason. On the quiz you'll see questions about the group that helped John Mason set up the colony, when New Hampshire became independent and New Hamphire's state motto.
You will be tested on: 1. The group of colonies to which the New Hampshire Colony belonged 2. When the New Hampshire Colony became independent 3. One of the first industries in the New Hampshire Colony
Information recall- remember what you've learned about the motto ''Live Free or Die''Knowledge application- use your knowledge to point out the name of the group that gave John Mason a land grant for the New Hampshire ColonyReading comprehension- make sure that you remember the most important information about industries in New Hampshire from the related lessonFind out more about this topic by studying the lesson called New Hampshire Colony: Lesson for Kids. You will learn about: 1. America's original colonies 2. John Mason's death 3. A plan created by King George II of England
For the first 100 years of New Hampshire’s colonial period, the English settled in the seacoast region and stayed within 40 miles of the coast. In these years, four communities of English settlers were created. These communities became New Hampshire’s first four towns. New Hampshire's First Four Towns.
In the “New Hampshire Geography” unit, two lessons start with basic map skills and vocabulary, and examine where New Hampshire is in the world. Three lessons then focus on the types of land in New Hampshire, its weather, and its seven geographical (tourist) regions.
