American History a Day at a Time - July

Settling America - A Pioneer History of America - July Edition has one history story a day in the settlement of colonial America. This edition covers the historical events of July. Early American history is a fascinating story. The pioneers carved a nation from the North American frontier. Settling the American frontier was not easy. It involved hardships, disease and enduring harsh weather in a raw wilderness. This frontier history includes the following articles: July 1, 1770 - Lexwell's Comet Nearly Hits the Earth July 6, 1699 - Capt William Kidd Arrested in Boston July 11, 1656 - First Quakers Arrive in Boston July 22, 1587 - Lost Colony Established July 29, 1645 - Spanish Armada Defeated and Scattered By English Defenders