Instructional Video2:28
Makematic

French and Dutch Exploration in North America

K - 8th
European explorers like Columbus, Cartier, and Hudson claimed territories in the Americas for Spain, France, and the Netherlands, leading to European expansion at the expense of indigenous communities.
Instructional Video2:37
Curated Video

Kateri Tekakwitha: First North American Indigenous Saint

9th - Higher Ed
Kateri Tekakwitha's journey from a Mohawk village to Catholic sainthood reflects the intertwined tales of faith and colonization in 17th century America.
Instructional Video7:22
Ancient Lights Media

Atlas of the United States: Louisiana

6th - 8th
This clip explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of Louisiana.
Instructional Video4:12
Cerebellum

Colonization Of North America: French Settlements - Introduction And Context

9th - 12th
Discusses the French trading networks, their alliances with Native Americans, and their conflicts with settlers. This video looks at the establishment of New France and some of the difficulties the French settlers encountered....
Instructional Video5:52
Cerebellum

Colonization Of North America: French Settlements - The Governing Of New France

9th - 12th
Discusses the French trading networks, their alliances with Native Americans, and their conflicts with settlers. This video looks at how the French nobility tried to govern New France and how this structure reflected the old country....
Instructional Video
Tom Richey

Tom Richey: French Colonization of North America (New France)

9th - 10th
Video lecture on European colonization focussing on French colonies in North America. Part of a series on European colonization of North America. [8:25]