This rich and complex treatment of colonial New England through the use of maps will take high school students on a historical journey into the actions and ideas that shaped the early United States. The Lesson itself includes an excellent introduction, a list of Guiding Questions, clear Learning Objectives, some basic Background information, Preparation Instructions for educators who would like to integrate the lesson into their classroom, an overview of Lesson Activities, tools for Assessment, and ideas for Extending the Lesson. Compiled by professors at the City College of New York and built to cover two social studies classroom periods while developing skills in critical analysis, historical analysis, maps, primary resource use, and other areas, this lesson contains everything necessary for an excellent peek into the colonial America.