Instructional Video2:19
Makematic

The End of the Revolutionary War

K - 8th
What did the United States look like after the Revolution? Discover how economic, governmental and social challenges in the post-war period led to lasting reforms that fulfilled the promise of independence.
Instructional Video2:14
Curated Video

Who was George Washington?

9th - Higher Ed
The story of George Washington’s life and legacy as father of our country.
Instructional Video8:06
Curated Video

The First Free People of the Americas (except indigenous peoples duh) | The Life & Times of Nanny

12th - Higher Ed
Hey, so remember that video about the real life Captain Morgan? How a pirate blew up one of the largest trading hubs in the Americas and the king responded by making him a governor? You may recall I mentioned he was later fired and “by...
Instructional Video2:09
Curated Video

Mercy Otis Warren: Blowing the Whistle on British Rule

9th - Higher Ed
Mercy Otis Warren was a poet, playwright and ‘whistleblower’ who used her words to throw some serious shade on British Colonial rule.
Instructional Video2:08
Curated Video

Remember the Alamo

9th - Higher Ed
The Battle of the Alamo has become the stuff of legend – when 200 brave Texan fighters took a stand against a Mexican force of thousands. But there’s more to the story than meets the eye.
Instructional Video2:01
Curated Video

The War of Independence: The Minorities who Fought for Freedom

9th - Higher Ed
The American Revolutionary War defined our Country, with Black and Native American soldiers playing a key role.
Instructional Video2:00
Curated Video

The Federalist Papers

9th - Higher Ed
The Federalist Papers were written by three of America's Founding Fathers, in an attempt to convince the American people that the Constitution should be ratified.
Instructional Video5:05
Curated Video

American Revolution

K - 8th
This live-action video program is about the word American Revolution. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word American Revolution through use of video footage, photographs,...
Instructional Video
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History

Gilder Lehrman Institute: Jefferson as Revolutionary

9th - 10th
Frank Cogliano, of the University of Edinburgh, delivers a lecture addressing Thomas Jefferson as a revolutionary. Coglliano initiates the discussion with the death of Jefferson. Find out why! [36:58]
Instructional Video
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History

Gilder Lehrman Institute: History Now: What Caused the American Revolution?

9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Professor from MIT, Pauline Maier, concisely answers the question: "What Caused the American Revolution?" [1:03]