PBS
Liberty's Kids 112 Common Sense
A Liberty's Kids video that focuses on Benjamin Franklin printing a pamphlet written by Thomas Paine called Common Sense and how that pamphlet spread throughout Philadelphia and sparked support for the American rebellion. [23:18]
Cyberbee
We the People, Behind the Scenes With Ben Franklin
An interactive website about Ben Franklin and the framing of the US Constitution.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Benjamin Franklin
Inventor, scientist, diplomat, publisher - and that was just the beginning. Benjamin Franklin was justifiably one of the most famous Americans to attend the Philadelphia Convention. [1 min. 17 secs.]
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics:philadelphia Convention:benjamin Franklin and Gouverneur Morris
Benjamin Franklin and Gouverneur Morris made important contributions to the Philadelphia Convention.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics:the Anti Federalists Part 3: The Ratification Debates Begin
Today on the podcast, the ratification debates begin with a speech by Benjamin Franklin. George Mason leaves and refuses to sign the Constitution.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Episode 155: Successful Colonial Americans
In today's episode, we discuss some examples of successful colonial Americans.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Episode 1617: Benjamin Franklin and Gouverneur Morris
What did Benjamin Franklin and Gouverneur Morris contribute to the writing of the Constitution? Find out on today's episode.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Episode 215: Articles of Confederation Part 2
On today's episode, we examine the roles of Benjamin Franklin and Richard Henry Lee in bringing about the Articles of Confederation.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Episode 277: Franklin, Hamilton and Wilson
On today's episode, we discuss Benjamin Franklin's, Alexander Hamilton's, and James Wilson's participation in the Philadelphia Convention.
SciShow
Sci Show: Great Minds: Benjamin Franklin
A video exploring how well rounded Benjamin Franklin from his negotiations with France to invention of electricity. Learn more about his discovery of electricity and how his experiments lead to change the misunderstanding of the public...
Lumen Learning
Lumen: American Enlightenment: Video: The American Enlightenment
Use the video "The American Enlightenment" [1:10:55] to consider the two learning outcomes below. It features discussions of John Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress; perfectionism; Deism; Benjamin Franklin; errata; Thomas Jefferson; syllogisms;...
Other
Reading Through History: History Brief: The Townshend Acts Explained
Video offers a brief explanation Of the Townshend Acts, a series of laws passed by the British government on the American colonies in 1767. [5:01]
Other
Reading Through History: History Brief: The Albany Plan of Union and Committees
Brief video provides details of the Albany Plan of Union. [3:42]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Deborah Franklin
In this video, journalist and best selling author Cokie Roberts and Aspen Institute President and CEO Walter Isaacson discuss Deborah Franklin and her role in the founding of the United States of America. [7:28]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Founding Fathers of the United States of America: An Overview
This video introduces the 'Founding Fathers'as brilliant but flawed human beings. [7:16]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Takeaways From Benjamin Franklin's Life
In this video, Sal and Aspen Institute President and CEO Walter Isaacson discuss takeaways from Benjamin Franklin's life. [4:39]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: An Introduction to Benjamin Franklin
In this video, Sal and Aspen Institute President and CEO Walter Isaacson present an overview of Benjamin Franklin's life. [8:12]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Benjamin Franklin as Diplomat
In this video, Sal and Aspen Institute President and CEO Walter Isaacson discuss Benjamin Franklin as a diplomat. [10:02]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Benjamin Franklin the Civic Leader
In this video, Sal and Aspen Institute President and CEO Walter Isaacson discuss Benjamin Franklin as a civic leader. [3:37]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Benjamin Franklin Becomes a Writer
In this video, Sal and Aspen Institute President and CEO Walter Isaacson discuss Benjamin Franklin the writer. [7:28]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Benjamin Franklin
Test your knowledge of Benjamin Franklin's life with this quiz.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Benjamin Franklin the Inventor
In addition to his work as a politician and author, Benjamin Franklin was a significant scientist of his era. He is best known for his experiments with electricity, which proved that lightning was electricity that could be stored in a...
PBS
Liberty's Kids Hd 102 Intolerable Acts (Pilot,part Ii)
A Liberty's Kids video that tells the story of Benjamin Franklin's trial in London over allegations of his involvement in the Boston Tea Party and the arrival of the British Troops in Boston with the implementation of the Intolerable...
PBS
Liberty's Kids Hd 111 Postmaster General Franklin
A Liberty's Kids video that tells the story of the Roya Mail Service sabotaging mail delivery and Ben Franklin being appointed Postmaster General by the Second Continental Congress. [23:05]