THE FIRST SETTLEMENT
Explores the settlement of St. Augustine, Florida, Ponce de Leon's quest for riches, and the dominance of Spain over France and England in the colonization of Florida.

THE ENGLISH SETTLEMENT
Examines the establishment of Roanoke in 1585; the successful settlement of Jamestown, Virginia; the roles of Captain John Smith, Pocahontas, and Chief Powhatan; the settlement of Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1620; Plymouth Rock and the first Thanksgiving.

THE SPANISH SETTLEMENTS
Chronicles the exploits of Cortes, De Soto, and Coronado; Spanish incursions into South and Central America, Mexico and the American Southwest.

THE FRENCH SETTLEMENTS
Discusses the French trading networks, their alliances with Native Americans, and their conflicts with settlers.