Just so you know, the Houghton Mifflin social studies series used in CA and I believe a great many other states, does go into the period between the Puritans’ arrival, the Great Awakening, and the French-and-Indian War in some detail. Emphasis on the governance, differences in religious practices and freedoms (or lack thereof) of various colonies. I know we also usually did individual reports on the history of various colonies. We also read _The Witch of Blackbird Pond_, which provides a lot of insight.
Glad to know it’s being taught somewhere.
Was speaking from my personal experience.