Makematic
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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The Southern Colonies
What was life like in the Southern Colonies? Explore this region’s unique history, from the founding of Jamestown to their complex social, political and economic legacy.
Makematic
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.
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.
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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.
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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
Life in the Colonies: Women
In the Thirteen Colonies, women had limited rights and freedoms. Their lives, influenced by marriage, status, and coverture laws varied greatly, reflecting the evolving society of the time.
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Daily Life in the Colonies
This video entitled “Daily Life in the Colonies” gives an overview of colonial life by exploring housing, food, work, and play.
Curated Video
What’s the Story on Slavery in America?
Dr. Forrester discusses the roots of slavery in America and the resulting withdrawal of southern states from the Union of States in 1861.
Curated Video
Significant Individuals in the Southern Colonies
Significant Individuals in the Southern Colonies identifies significant individuals responsible for the development of the Southern colonies.
Curated Video
The Southern Colonies
The Southern Colonies examines colonial life in the original thirteen colonies by listing characteristics of the Southern colonies.
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: Life in the American Colonies Part 4: The Southern Colonies
Although most Americans in the thirteen colonies were self-sufficient, others exploited the labor of enslaved people.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Factionalism in the Southern Colonies
Factionalism did not gain a large foothold in the South as slave owners realized they had to remain united in order to retain control of their colonies.
Other
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]
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Youtube: Mr. Zoller: Thirteen Colonies: The Southern Colonies
This edition of Mr. Zoller's Social Studies Podcasts focuses on England's thirteen original colonies in the new world. Specifically, this podcast discusses the Southern Colonies: Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, and...
Other
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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The Original Thirteen Colonies: The Southern Colonies
The third of three videos looking at the similarities and differences between the New England, Middle and Southern colonies. This is a teacher-created video that touches upon the geography of the Southern Colonies, their first years, the...
Other
Jobs in the Southern Colonies
Describes some of the main occupations people in the Southern Colonies were able to do. Includes farming, shoe making, carpentry, and printing. [2:25]