17th Century: Early Conflicts & Trade Shows early explorers, first European colonies, and key Indian nations of that time, along with the trade relations between the native nations and colonists. An inset features the Beaver Wars that raged throughout the century and re-shaped the Northeast region. American Revolution Shows key campaigns, colonial boundaries, and the extent of destruction of Indian communities. Map indicates the region coveted by the colonies. It shows the newly-established Quebec boundary and the 1763 Proclamation Line, which frustrated the settlers and land speculators. The Revolution comes alive– its reasons, background, and troop movements. Atlantic Trade Shows slavery, commerce, and ethnicities on the eve of the Revolution. The triangular trade in detail–where, what, and the volume of what was exported. Inset map of the 13 Colonies indicates the distribution of ethnicities and commercial activities–from paper mills to silversmiths. The slave trade is shown in the bigger context of the entire Atlantic region. U.S. Expansion Shows U.S. expansion through the 19th century (e.g. Texas Annexation, Louisiana Purchase). Indicates the famous westbound trails. In addition, it shows the Mexican-American War, the Trail of Tears and the famous Lewis & Clark expedition.