Tom Richey
Tom Richey: Thomas Paine: The Che Guevara of the American Revolution
Drive Home History Video #6 [4:58] in which Tom Richey, on his way home, makes a comparison between American revolutionary Thomas Paine and Communist revolutionary Che Guevara and explains why he makes that assertion.
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: Treaty of Paris 1783 (American Revolutionary War)
Video by Tom Richey with a brief overview of the terms of the Treaty of Paris of 1783 which ended the American Revolutionary War and recognized a sovereign America. [3:56]
Crash Course
Crash Course Us History #6: Taxes & Smuggling: Prelude to Revolution
In this Crash Course video, John Green teaches you about the roots of the American Revolution. [12:20]
Other
North Carolina Society of the Cincinnati: First in Victory: American Revolution
A short dramatization depicting North Carolina's role in the American Revolution. [21:56]
Other
Archiving Early America: The Treason of Benedict Arnold: The Movie
Watch a slide show of drawings and paintings while listening to the narration about the treason of Benedict Arnold. Find out why Arnold went over to the British side, and learn what happened to his partner in treason, John Andre.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Archiving Early America: The Shot Heard Around the World
A brief film depicting the April 19, 1775 event that marked the beginning of the American Revolution, and was forever known as, "The shot heard round the world."
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Archiving Early America: Famous Moments in American History: Molly Pitcher
A unique look at Molly Pitcher's efforts in the Revolutionary War. Watch the video to hear "Molly" tell about her own experience in the war. [2:05]
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: Rh Kids: Fact Tracker: American Revolution
This video checks information included in the fiction book entitled Magic Tree House #22: Revolutionary War by Mary Pope Osborne. [0:47] The book Fact Tracker: American Revolution, the nonfiction companion written by Will Osborne and...
Have Fun With History
Have Fun With History: Revolutionary War Soldier
Farmers and shopkeepers were transformed into soldiers as the shot heard 'round the world thrust them into the revolutionary war. [1:00]
Other
Reading Through History: History Brief: The Boston Massacre
Short video presents everything students need to know about the Boston Massacre. [4:41]
Other
Reading Through History: History Brief: Thomas Paine's Common Sense
Video explores Common Sense and Thomas Paine's call for American independence in 1776. [3:30]
Other
Reading Through History: History Brief: The Treason of Benedict Arnold
In this video, the treason of Benedict Arnold is discussed. What events led up to Arnold becoming a turncoat? [5:04]
Other
Reading Through History: History Brief: Patriots and Loyalists
In this video, the subject of Patriots and Loyalists in the American Revolution are discussed. [3:36]
Other
Reading Through History: History Brief: Lexington and Concord
Video provides everything students need to know about Lexington and Concord. [3:49]
Other
Reading Through History: History Brief: John Paul Jones
In this video, John Paul Jones takes on the HMS Serapis in English waters. [4:18]
Other
Reading Through History: History Brief: The Second Continental Congress
In this video, Second Continental Congress meets and George Washington is selected to lead the Continental Army. [4:12]
Other
Reading Through History: History Brief: Ticonderoga and Battle of Bunker Hill
In this episode, Benedict Arnold and Ethan Allen capture Fort Ticonderoga, and the Patriots battle the British at Bunker Hill. [5:05]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Hamilton's America: Washington's Right Hand Man
Learn how George Washington and Alexander Hamilton's relationship became key to the American victory in the Revolutionary War in this media gallery from GREAT PERFORMANCES: "Hamilton's America." [4:41]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Hamilton's America: An Immigrant's Story
Learn about Alexander Hamilton's upbringing, his journey as an immigrant from the Caribbean to North America, and observe how it is portrayed in the musical Hamilton in this clip from GREAT PERFORMANCES: "Hamilton's America." Students...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Hamilton's America: Understanding the Burr Hamilton Duel
Follow the events that led to the famous duel between Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton in 1804 in this video from GREAT PERFORMANCES: "Hamilton's America." While dueling was made illegal in America in the 18th century, these "affairs of...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Hamilton's America: The Dinner Party Compromise of 1790
Learn how Alexander Hamilton resolved conflict and convinced the Cabinet to accept his debt plan at a dinner party (known as the Dinner Party Compromise or Dinner Table Bargain) in this clip from GREAT PERFORMANCES: "Hamilton's America."
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Hamilton's America: Lin Manuel Miranda, Shakespeare, Hip Hop
Explore the inspiration behind Lin-Manuel Miranda's hit musical Hamilton, Miranda's connection to Shakespeare, and the influence of hip hop in Miranda's storytelling in this media galley from GREAT PERFORMANCES: "Hamilton's America." [3:48]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Hamilton's America: Reconciling History: The Founding Fathers
Explore the legacy of the Founding Fathers George Washington and Thomas Jefferson in this clip from GREAT PERFORMANCES: "Hamilton's America." In weighing their contributions and flaws- especially given that both men were slave holders-...