One Minute History
047 The Betrayal of Benedict Arnold - One Minute History
During the Revolutionary War, American General Benedict Arnold plans to surrender the fortification at West Point to the British. His co-conspirator is British Major John Andre, who meets with Arnold on September 20, 1780, where he...
Curated Video
Different Accounts
The video “Different Accounts” demonstrates how two people can have different perspectives of the same event.
Hip Hughes History
The Stamp Act Congress Explained: US History Review
A super quick overview of the first Colonial Congress, the Stamp Act Congress. Put together in response the the Stamp Act and meeting in 1765, this important event is one of the earliest illustrations of the upcoming American Revolution.
Hip Hughes History
The Proclamation Line of 1763 Explained: US History Review
What were the results of the French and Indian War? How did the Proclamation of 1763 effect the New World? A look at how the Proclamation Line of 1763 effected the colonists, Great Britain and the Native Americans. Perfect for APUSH...
Hip Hughes History
The Boston Massacre Explained: US History Review
A summary of the Boston Massacre starting with 1768 Townshend Acts and ending on March 5th, 1770. A major cause of the American Revolution, every citizen should know the basics.
Religion for Breakfast
Was George Washington Religious?
You may have seen paintings of George Washington kneeling in prayer—an image that gives the impression that Washington was a very religious man. But was he?
Curated Video
Unboxing the Archive: Spanish Louisiana
National Archives: Ralph Thompson at the National Archives introduces PRO 30/55/19 document, De Galvez's authorisation of Poucha Houmas (3 Oct 1779) and the Carleton Papers, documents related to Colonial America. The video is a close...
One Minute History
Thomas Jefferson - Founding Fathers - Legends of America - One Minute History
The life and history impact of Founding Father Thomas Jefferson.
Curated Video
Road to Revolution: Historic Philadelphia
In this program "Benjamin Franklin" describes what really went on behind closed doors as our founding fathers hammered out the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence. Viewers ill tour historic Philadelphia, making stops at...
Soliloquy
Why is Canada not part of the United States?
Why is Canada not part of America? To answer this question I have invited Tristan from the channel Step Back History to tell us the story of how his nation remain independent of its southern neighbour.
One Minute History
Tadeusz Kościuszko - Heroes of the American Revolution - One Minute History
Tadeusz Kościuszko leaves his native Poland to join the American Revolution. An accomplished military architect, he serves as a Colonel in the Continental Army under Major General Horatio Gates. When General John Burgoyne and his...
Hip Hughes History
The French Revolution Explained: World History Review
HipHughes cuts the head off the French Revolution and serves it up on a platter of comprehension. Hughes hits the essentials in this epic cram lecture so you can know enough to get away with not being a dummy.
John D Ruddy
Presidents of the USA Part 1
An animated video outlining the Presidents of the United States from George Washington to William McKinley.
Curated Video
Wartime Elections
What is the effect of war on elections? Benjamin Franklin famously wrote: “Nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.”, but he forgot one thing – Presidential elections!
Makematic
Peggy Shippen
In this video, viewers will learn about Peggy Shippen, the Philadelphia IT Girl who spied for the British during the American Revolution.
Curated Video
Talmudic Influence in Thomas Paine's Common Sense
Though Thomas Paine was a non-believer, the heart of his Common Sense draws on the Hebrew Bible.
Makematic
Peter Francisco
In this video, viewers will learn about Peter Francisco, the Hercules of the Revolution, and the tall tales that cemented his reputation.
Curated Video
Art as Activism: Statements of Democracy
Art is a powerful democratic tool because it can inspire emotion and empower people to take direct action to achieve a social or political goal.
Mazz Media
Road to Revolution: Historic Boston
In "Historic Boston" students discover how events in that city set the colonies on the road to revolution and independence. Paul Revere never really did proclaim "The British are coming, the British are coming!" Students find out what he...
One Minute History
Betrayal of Benedict Arnold - American Revolution Stories - One Minute History
The story of Benedict Arnold and his betrayal of the American cause
Cerebellum
America's Documents Of Freedom 1775-1786 - Common Sense 1776
The documents our predecessors left for us contain a written record of our history, and bear witness to why we are who we are and how our democracy evolved. In this video we look at the documents that come from the tumultuous...
Mr. Beat
The Life and Times of John Brown
Was John Brown a hero or terrorist? The answer is not so simple. In this documentary, Mr. Beat examines the life and times of the most (in)famous abolitionist in history.
One Minute History
Aaron Burr - Patriot or Traitor? - One Minute History
In the wake of the American Revolutionary war, Aaron Burr rises to power in the New York political arena. He reaches the apex of his career when Thomas Jefferson and Burr tie for the office of President. Behind the scenes, attempts to...
Jabzy
Every British Prime Minister Part 1 (1725-1801)
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about Every British Prime Minister Part 1 (1725-1801)