Curated Video
The First Allies of the Revolution
The United States’ first true allies, the Oneida Tribe helped the Patriots to win the American Revolutionary War – but at what cost?
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Britannica Insights: Declaration of Independence
Learn more about the history and context of the Declaration of Independence in this interview with Encyclopaedia Britannica Senior Editor Jeff Wallenfeldt.
Mazz Media
Colonial Governments
Students will learn that before the American Revolution each of the thirteen original colonies had governments formed according to three different legal models; Royal, Charter and Proprietary. The video discusses the differences in each...
PBS
Would You Have Joined the American Revolution?
It may seem obvious, but only 40-45% of colonists supported the cause. It's not as simple as it may appear!
Mazz Media
Citizens Rule: Symbols and Celebrations of America
Was there really an Uncle Sam? Who wrote the Pledge of Allegiance? Why are the flag's colors red, white and blue? Children will enjoy exploring answers to these questions and learning about the origins and meaning of our country's most...
Mazz Media
Confederal Government
This live-action video program is about the word Confederal Government. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word Confederal Government through use of video footage, photographs,...
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Life in the American Colonies: The British Increase Control
As the British increased their control of the 13 colonies, discontent grew among the colonists.