The Real Story About Government and Politics in Colonial America

By Kristine Carlson Asselin

Travel back to a time when: A bad practical joke resulted in whippings. Laws that govern everyone are sent from a country far across the ocean. Step into the lives of the colonists, and get the real story of government and politics in Colonial America.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Capstone Young Readers
• Release date: May 1, 2019
• ISBN: 9781496664891

Kristine Carlson Asselin

Kristine Carlson Asselin writes both fiction and nonfiction for children and teens. She is the author of more than fifteen children’s books for the elementary school library market and her debut YA novel ANY WAY YOU SLICE IT (Bloomsbury Spark) came out in April 2015. Kris volunteers with the Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts, and loves Harry Potter, Doctor Who, classic rock from the 70’s and 80’s, and anything with a time travel theme. She loves doing workshops and talking about reading and writing with both kids and adults. Kristine lives in a suburb of Boston, Massachusetts with her husband and daughter.

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Life in the American Colonies: The Real Story About Government and Politics in Colonial America by Kristine Carlson Asselin

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Cover

Title Page

Introduction: Governing a New Land

Chapter 1: Rule in American Indian Societies

Chapter 2: Government in the Colonies

Chapter 3: Crime and Punishment

Chapter 4: Great Britain Gets Involved

Glossary

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Index

Primary Source Bibliography

Copyright

Back Cover

Introduction

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When colonists first arrived in America, they had few plans for government. They had even fewer people who were prepared to lead. Without plans and good leaders, colonists had many disagreements. They couldn’t agree on whether to farm or search for gold. They also didn’t agree on how to treat the American Indians.

Millions of Indians lived in America when colonists arrived. The Indians had ancient traditions about who led the tribes. These traditions were different from those of the colonists. Misunderstandings led to fights between American