Curated Video
How the Thirteen Colonies Became Fifty States
Dr. Forrester tells the history of the thirteen colonies and how those original colonies became states. She tells the story of Jamestown, the first English settlement in the New World.
Curated Video
Geography of the Colonies
The 13 British colonies were founded from a desire to profit from land and resources. So how did their varied geography shape their growth?
Curated Video
The Middle Colonies
The Middle Colonies examines colonial life in the original thirteen colonies by listing characteristics of the Middle colonies.
Curated Video
Significant Individuals of the Middle Colonies
Significant Individuals of the Middle Colonies identifies significant individuals responsible for the development of the Middle colonies.
Other
You Tube: Comparing the Colonies
This PowToon animated video compares and contrasts the reasons for founding, geography, economy, and government of some of the New England, Middle, and Southern Colonies. [5:05]
Crash Course
Crash Course Us History #4: The Quakers, the Dutch, and the Ladies
In this Crash Course video, John Green teaches you about some of the colonies that were not in Virginia or Massachussetts. Old New York was once New Amsterdam. Before the English got there, the colony was full of Dutch people who treated...
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: New England and the Middle Colonies
Learn about colonial life in New England and the Middle Colonies on today's podcast.
Other
13 Colonies Review
This teacher-created video is a review of information about the thirteen colonies and can be used to study for a quiz. [3:31]
Other
American Colonization Settlement
A teacher-created video lesson that focuses on the Northern Colonies, Middle Colonies, and Southern Colonies, primarily their geography, climates, and resources. [7:02]
Other
Jobs in the Middle Colonies
Describes some of the main occupations people in the Middle Colonies were able to do. Includes farmers, tailoris, silversmiths, and brick makers and builders. [2:13]