"Backed by the latest scholarly research, this book chronicles the history of early New York, how it became a British colony, and what life was like in colonial New York. Demonstrates how New York was a a land of innovative, free-thinking individuals who took advantage of the natural resources around them. Addresses key events in colonial New York--including the founding of the British colony and the French and Indian War--as well as key figures, such as King Charles II and Robert R. Livingston. The facts are richly supplemented with detailed maps and primary source documents from the era"--Provided by the publisher.

Title proper from title frame. Includes index. Includes chronologies. Includes glossary. "Rosen Learning Center.". "Rosen Digital.". Lesson plans and assessments included. Navigation tool bar includes audio narration, text highlighting by word or sentence, and automatic or manual page turn.

New Netherland - The English take over - Governing New York - The fight for New York - New York during the French and Indian War - The colony of New York grows - Trade in colonial New York - Life in the colony of New York - Colonial food and clothes - The colonists fight back!.