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Indigenous People before the 13 Colonies
Long before European settlers arrived in North America, the continent was richly populated by many different Indigenous Peoples. In this video, learn about the lives of these original inhabitants.
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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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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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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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Middle Colonies
What was life like in the Middle Colonies? Learn how this region of diverse cultures, fertile lands and significant historical events shaped America's early days and influenced its foundational principles.
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
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 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.
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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.
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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]
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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]
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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]