General Society of Colonial Wars

Why is America’s Colonial period important today? Because of the foundational institutions and civic culture that were laid down between 1607 and 1775. Many of these attributes, such as representative assemblies, freedom of religion, rule of law, freedom of the press, trial by jury, etc., are fundamental to our society as it exists today. It also was an interesting period with competing claims to North America by European powers, wars resulting from great power politics, personal heroism, and a host of colorful characters and events.