Crash Course
18th Century Warfare: Crash Course European History
European powers had a lot of wars in the 18th century, and they weren't confined to Europe. Conflict raged across the globe, in what might be called a World War...but we don't call it that, because we already have a couple of those...
Makematic
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.
Curated Video
The Rise of Prussia | The Life & Times of Frederick the Great
This is the second Frederick the second I’ve talked about on this channel, ain’t that neat? Frederick II of Prussia was the son of Frederick William of Prussia and the grandson of George I of England on his mom’s side, ooh I am just full...
History Hit
The Battle for North America
On 13 September 1759, on the Plains of Abraham near the city of Quebec, an outnumbered British army fought a battle that would change the history of the world: the Battle of Quebec. For the past three years, Britain and France were...
60 Second Histories
The East India Company
A description of the founding of the East India Company, how and what it trades with India and the creation of it's own army.
Khan Academy
Tea, Taxes, and the American Revolution
Rather than simply summarizing the events that led to the American Revolution, have your learners listen as John Green offers some interesting points to be used as discussion or writing prompts in your review of the war. Green details...
Khan Academy
French Revolution (Part 1), World History
History comes alive in this engaging video, which artfully sets up the first steps of the French Revolution. Students will relate to the idea of nobility living in luxury while 98% of the French citizens went without wealth or rights....
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics:european American Differences Pt. 9:rising Conflict in Colonies
Americans did not like taxes levied by far-distant London. Sometimes, the backlash was violent.
Other
Reading Through History: History Brief: The French and Indian War
This short video explains what students need to know about the French and Indian War. [3:52]