Connecting with History Shop Our Categories www.rchistory.com ABOUT About Connecting with History Catalog Discount Program Samples FAQ About Us Contact Us Raves & Reviews Register Your Program Community Copyright Policy SHOP HOMESCHOOL EDITION Year 1 - Ancient History & Old Testament Year 2 - Early Church & Early Medieval Year 3 - High Medieval - Post-Reformation Year 4 - American History Starter Guide for Connecting with History STUDENT BOOKS Year 1 - Ancient History & Old Testament Year 2 - Early Church & Early Medieval Year 3 - High Medieval - Post-Reformation Year 4 - American History Companion Readers & Core Texts ADDITIONAL MATERIAL Hands-On History Literature Guides and Language Arts History Sing-Along CDs Timelines Geography In the Footsteps of the Saints series Hillside Education Complete Book List CLEARANCE CO-OP EDITION Co-op Edition Classroom Guides Co-op Edition Family Lesson Plans CO-OP INFO SHOP Connecting with History Program Student Books Co-op Curriculum & Books Home > SHOP > ADDITIONAL MATERIAL > Hillside Education > Colonial Governor Thomas Dongan American Catholic Biography series Price: $14.95 Description More Information New York in the late 17th century was still a rude settlement but one which was opening its doors to a great variety of nationalities. Its citizens were independent individuals valuing freedom and self-government above everything else. When Colonel Thomas Dongan, the Duke of York's new governor, arrived with a royal proclamation guaranteeing the rights of assembly and the making of their own laws, the people of New York greeted him with cheers. But all was not smooth sailing. This is the story of how Thomas Dongan overcame many political obstacles, drove back the French, made peace among the Five Nations, and fought for the New York charter. In this volatile time of our history, it was Thomas Dongan and men like him who secured the frontiers of the United States and made it possible for future generations to follow. His story also highlights that the struggle for religious freedom has been with us from the very beginning. J.G.E. Hopkins Share your knowledge of this product. Be the first to write a review »