Bedtime History
Patrick Henry & The American Revolution
Who was Patrick Henry, and why is he still remembered today? In this video, we explore the life and legacy of Patrick Henry—one of the most famous voices of the American Revolution. Best known for his powerful words, “Give me liberty, or...
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John Adams for Kids
Meet John Adams, one of the most important leaders in early American history! 🇺🇸 He helped America become an independent country, worked alongside famous figures like George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, and later became the second...
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Boston Tea Party for Kids
Discover the story of the Boston Tea Party, a key event in American history that sparked the revolution. On December 16, 1773, American colonists, frustrated by Britain’s taxation without representation, protested by dumping 342 chests...
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Principle of Salt Mannitol Agar-Isolation of S.aureus (Staphylococcus isolation)
SMA is used as a selective media for the isolation of pathogenic Staphylococci. Staphylococci have the unique ability of growing on a high salt containing media. Mannitol is the fermentable carbohydrate, fermentation of which leads to...
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Principle of Xylose Lysine Deoxycholate Agar
XLD agar (Xylose Lysine Deoxycholate agar) is a selective and differential medium used primarily for isolating and differentiating Salmonella and Shigella species. It differentiates organisms based on xylose fermentation, lysine...
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Griffith's Experiment: DNA as Genetic Material
Our understanding of DNA as the hereditary material emerged gradually, challenging the early belief that proteins, not DNA, were responsible for heredity. A pivotal moment came in 1928 when Frederick Griffith discovered bacterial...
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The Eastern Mediterranean Part 4: The Phoenicians (1500 – 100 BCE)
We've talked about the Israelites at great length, but just next door in the northern part of Canaan was an incredible group of people known as the Phoenicians. What is their origin? What are they famous for? Let's find out!
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The Thirteen Colonies: 1607 - 1763
Over 200 years, British settlers successfully founded the Thirteen Colonies, driven by desires for religious freedom, self-governance, and economic opportunities.
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Expansion and Settlement of the United States
Today, the United States is home to more than 330 million people. In this video, learn about how the population has expanded and changed over time.
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The French and Indian War
The French and Indian War was a bloody struggle between Britain and France for control over North America. It created the conditions for the American Revolution.
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Common Sense
Published in 1776, Thomas Paine's 47-page pamphlet, "Common Sense", sold hundreds of thousands of copies across the colonies. By employing relatable language and Biblical references, it rallied many to the cause of American independence.
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The Stamp Act
The Stamp Act of 1765 imposed the first direct British tax on American colonists, igniting widespread protest and setting the stage for rebellion.
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The Coercive Acts
Learn how Britain's Coercive Acts, aimed at punishing Massachusetts for the Boston Tea Party, encouraged rebellion in the Thirteen Colonies.
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The Townshend Acts
The Townshend Acts of 1767-68 imposed heavy taxes on American colonists, sparking widespread protests and setting the stage for the American Revolution.
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The Navigation Acts
The Navigation Acts were a series of trade laws passed by the British Parliament in the 1600s. Learn about how they fuelled discontent in the Thirteen Colonies, setting the stage for the American Revolution.
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Geography of the 13 Colonies
The European colonization of North America was largely influenced by geography. In the New England, Middle and Southern Colonies, the land and conditions varied. So how did settlers take advantage of their environments to establish the...
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Slavery in the United States: 1619-1820
Between 1619 and 1820, slavery shaped America, driving economic growth while deepening divisions between North and South, highlighting a stark contradiction in the nation’s ideals.
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Slavery in the Colonies
Liberty is a founding principle of the United States, but many of the people who helped build the North American colonies were not free. The resilience of enslaved people and their contributions to what would become the United States...
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Columbian Exchange
The Columbian Exchange, a vast system of international trade, changed global commerce forever. Named after famous explorer Christopher Columbus, it reshaped diets, economies, and societies across continents.
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The Slave Trade
The Triangular Trade was a complex system of human trafficking spanning three continents. Between the 16th and 19th centuries, it saw millions of Africans transported to the Americas.
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The Southern Colonies
What was life like in the Southern Colonies? Explore this region’s unique history, from the founding of Jamestown to their complex social, political and economic legacy.
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Economies of the 13 British Colonies
The 13 British colonies used their diverse regions and resources for trade, leading to prosperity, but ultimately tensions with Britain contributed to the American quest for independence.
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Women in the Colonies
Life for women in the Thirteen Colonies varied hugely depending on religion, ethnicity and location. Explore the day to day lives of Puritans, Quakers, indentured servants and enslaved women in Colonial North America.
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The First Great Awakening
The First Great Awakening revived Christianity across the American colonies, introducing a new era of religious practice and community involvement.