The Colonies Come of Age

Why would a governing country encourage its citizens to establish colonies in far away lands? How and/or why do you think slavery was developed in the colonies? Finally, what do you think it means to live in a truly free society?

The American Colonies Emerge

What are the differences between attempting to settle an inhabited land versus and uninhabited land? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each situation?

Three Worlds Meet

How do individuals and groups usually react when encountering something strange and unkown? Why might some people consider one culture better than another?