Curated Video
The Scarlet Letter: A Tale of Sin, Society, and Individuality
Nathaniel Hawthorne's 1850 novel, The Scarlet letter is a tragic tale of adultery and revenge. Hester Prynne faces public shame and punishment after an affair that results in a child. Her estranged husband resurfaces and seeks to torment...
Curated Video
The New England Colonies
This video will discuss the establishment of the New England colonies and early colonial life there.
Encyclopaedia Britannica
On This Day: Thanksgiving in the US and Canada
On the fourth Thursday of November, many Americans gather around the table with their families and fill their plates with turkey, cranberry sauce, and stuffing-but why? In this episode of On This Day, Encyclopaedia Britannica's Kurt...
Cerebellum
The Reformation - John Calvin
This programme examines the period of time during the 16th and 17th centuries in Western Europe commonly referred to as; The Reformation. Scholars from Saint Anselm College and California Lutheran University provide a balanced and...
Schooling Online
Destroying Drama: Arthur Miller, The Crucible - Theme Religion
How did religion influence life in Salem? This lesson explores the theme of religion in Arthur Miller’s ‘The Crucible’. Discover the belief system that governed the town of Salem – Puritanism. Find out how the church and religious...
Curated Video
The United Colonies of America: More Diverse Than You'd Think
Despite their many differences, the North American colonies eventually came together as one country – the United States of America. It’s that acceptance of other cultures, other ideas, other people, that makes us truly American.
Weird History
The History of Alcohol in America
From colonial cider drinkers to prohibition hooch smugglers, these are the lengths Americans went for their booze. Some cowboys were said to be so desperate at the saloons they threw back a mixture of gin and strychnine, while some...
Hip Hughes History
The Salem Witch Trials Explained
What was the Salem Witch Trials? Why were 19 innocent colonists executed? Explore the topic from a Social Studies perspective. Designed for lifelong learners, students and the cray, cray on the internets.
Hip Hughes History
The Plymouth Colony Explained: US History Review
Who were the Pilgrims? Why did they come to America? This in depth lecture traces the foundations of the Plymouth Colony beginning with it's European roots and through it's 70 year existence. Perfect for struggling #APUSH students,...
Mr. Beat
Native Americans and American Colonists (Story Time with Mr. Beat)
Once upon a time, the European colonists who came over to settle along the eastern coast of North America and the Natives who had already lived there for thousands of years, kind of got along. Sure, there were disputes and skirmishes...
Mr. Beat
The Pilgrims (Story Time with Mr. Beat)
Once upon a time, 102 people on a merchant ship called the Mayflower sailed out across the Atlantic Ocean. Leaving Plymouth, in southwestern England, on September 16th, 1620, the ship included 35 members of a Puritan group known as the...
Mr. Beat
Life in the 13 Colonies (Story Time with Mr. Beat)
Here's the story of how life was like in the 13 British American colonies. Once upon a time, there were 13 British colonies along the east coast of North America. Today we classify these colonies into three groups: 1) The New England...
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Natural Rights and Founders Pt. 8: The Mayflower Compact
The Pilgrims created a social contract called the Mayflower Compact in 1620. Hobbes and Locke would have approved.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: The Reformation Part 5
Today we discuss the origin of American Puritans. What was the mission of the Puritans? [1 min. 21 secs.]
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Rights in History Pt. 16: Reformation and Puritans in America
The Puritans emphasized community, but when they began to prosper, they grew more self-interested.
National Archives (UK)
Learning Curve: The Stuarts: English Civil War of 1642
A great way to analyze the causes of an event. Listen to five different points of view about the English Civil War of 1642 and who was responsible for it. From the UK National Archives.
Digital History
Digital History: Puritans
Video [3:50] on the history of the Puritans, their beliefs, and how their cultural and social practices shaped the nation.
Crash Course
Crash Course Us History #2: When Is Thanksgiving? Colonizing America
In this Crash Course video, John Green teaches you about the (English) colonies in what is now the United States. He covers the first permanent English colony at Jamestown, Virginia, the various theocracies in Massachusetts, the feudal...
Other
Civil War: The Breakdown
Discusses the breakdown that led to the English Civil War, included is a discussion of the differences between Charles I and the Puritans. Includes links to further information about the English Civil War.
Have Fun With History
Have Fun With History: Puritan Family of Early New England
Similar to Early Settlers of New England, this film highlights daily life in a very early New England colonial village. It includes scenes of hunting, fishing, cooking, farming, and more. [10:00]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Society and Religions in the New England Colonies
Pilgrims and Puritans are compared and contrasted by their purpose for emigrating, environment, social structure, and theology.
Other
The Original Thirteen Colonies: The New England Colonies
The first of three videos looking at the similarities and differences between the New England, Middle and Southern colonies. This is a teacher-created video that begins by asking some questions about the thirteen colonies that will be...
Shmoop University
Shmoop: Puritans and Pilgrims
Puritans and Pilgrims came to America because they could freely practice their chosen religion and not worry about persecution. Do we still uphold religious freedom in today's society?