Makematic
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.
Curated Video
Differences Between the Colonies
The 13 colonies were all part of the British Empire, but they had many differences, from colonists' views on religious freedom to how they educated their children.
Curated OER
The Story of India - Freedom and Liberation - 2/6
Opium, textiles, spices, and trade mark the beginning of part two in this six-part series. The British Raj conquered India through profit and Imperialism. But, in this episode viewers will also learn that some British fell in love with...
Curated OER
The Story of India - Freedom and Liberation - 3/6
How much can one country take? The revolution this time is that of the year 1857 in which Muslims and Hindus join forces against British power. Called the Indian mutiny, this fight for freedom unparalleled anything western colonists had...
Have Fun With History
Have Fun With History: Colonial Era Economy
Economic conditions of the 1700s were a contributing factor to the discontent felt by the American colonies towards Great Britain and were not easily overcome after independence..
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Colonial Prosperity
On today's episode, we discuss how some colonial Americans achieved prosperity in the New World.