The Colonies, 1492-1750

by Reuben Gold Thwaites

• Atlantic slope, natural entrance of North America, [3], [5];
  • rivers, [3], [4];
  • three grand natural divisions, [5], [6];
  • mining, [6];
  • soil and climate, [6], [97];
  • aborigines of, [9], [10];
  • early fur-trade on, [18];
  • early European explorations, [25]-28;
  • early English colonies on, [47].

• Aztecs. See Mexico.

• Bacon, Nathaniel, rebellion of, [78], [79], [80].

• Bahamas, the, discovered by Columbus, [23];
  • claimed by English, [44];
  • included in Carolina, [90];
  • send settlers to Carolina, [93], [97];
  • historical sketch, [239], [240].

• Balboa, Vasco Nuñez de, discovers Pacific ocean, [26].

• Baltimore, Md., founded, [87].

• —, Lord. See Calvert.

• Baptists, in Carolina, [89];
  • in Rhode Island, [159].

• Barbados, founded, [89];
  • claimed by English, [44];
  • send settlers to Virginia, [93];
  • Quakers at, [165];
  • historical sketch, [236], [237], [239].

• Basques, American discoveries by, [21];
  • engaged in Newfoundland fisheries, [241].