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Colonial Williamsburg's On-line History Explorer - Want to find out more about colonial life? The experts at the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation have created an outstanding collection of materials for students and teachers. Students can meet colonial people, see some of the historic places in Williamsburg, and learn about all aspects of daily life in colonial America.  18th-century clothing is also detailed on this site.
A Colonial Family and Community - Meet the Daggets, a Connecticut family from the 18th century! The Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village provide this entertaining site where students can investigate the daily life of a New England family. Students become historical detectives as they examine primary and secondary sources, listen to audio segments, and view reenactments of colonial life.
Order in the Court - Interested in Colonial justice?  Check out this site from Colonial Williamsburg, in which you serve as a justice for three different cases.  Listen to the evidence and make your decision.  As the site says, "Your opinion in each case is crucial"!
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