By studying Deerfield, Massachusetts, a fortified town, and the Fort at No.4 in Charlestown, New Hampshire, students will be able to examine what motivated people to move to the edge of the frontier in the 17th and 18th centuries and what they experienced when they settled there.
Connections: Deerfield, MA and the Fort at No. 4 in Charlestown, NH
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Topic/Subject Area | Land, Environment, Geography; Captives, Captivity; Demographics, Census |
Historical Era | Colonial settlement, 1620–1762 |
Grade Level | High School (9–12) |
Creation Date | 2016 |
Last Revision Date | 2024 |
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Place: Deerfield, Massachusetts
Essay: Relationship Between the English, the French, and the Native Peoples
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People: Reverend John Williams
People: Stephen Williams
People: Eunice Kanenstenhawi Williams
Online Collection: “History of Deerfield”