English settlers known as the Pilgrims founded the first permanent English settlement in North America, the Plymouth Colony.

The French and Indian War was a bloody struggle between Britain and France for control over North America. It created the conditions for the American Revolution.

The Stamp Act of 1765 imposed the first direct British tax on American colonists, igniting widespread protest and setting the stage for rebellion.

James Madison is known as the “Father of the Constitution”. In this video for US students grades 3-5, we learn about Madison’s remarkable life, career and legacy.

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...

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.

In the United States, the Liberty Bell is a symbol of freedom. In this video, learn about the history of the bell, and why it is still important today.

The American Flag is a symbol of the United States of America. Let’s explore what it means, what it’s called, and the rules for how we should treat it.

What was life like in the Middle Colonies? Learn how this region of diverse cultures, fertile lands and significant historical events shaped America's early days and influenced its foundational principles.

The American Revolution wasn’t just a fight between American colonists and Great Britain. France, Spain, and the Netherlands backed the rebels through financial and military assistance.

Tensions between colonists and Great Britain exploded with the Boston Massacre of 1770. The deaths of five men, alongside John Adams’ landmark defense of the British soldiers, helped sow the seeds of rebellion across the colonies.

In 1765, two secretive groups formed in Boston, Massachusetts to resist rising British taxes. The Sons and Daughters of Liberty forced the repeal of the Stamp Act and lit the spark of colonial independence.

The Fourth of July marks the transformation of the 13 colonies into a free and independent United States.

In 1847 the Choctaw, a Native American tribe, helped the people of Ireland who were struggling with famine. A friendship between the two nations was formed that is still alive today.

Timeline of US History

Learn how the Boston Tea Party led to the "Intolerable Acts" and fueled colonial resistance against British rule. Discover the key events that followed, including the formation of the First Continental Congress, Paul Revere's midnight...

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.

Dr. Forrester talks about taxation, religious freedom, and other important issues that led the colonists to break away from Great Britain.

Colonial America housed many diverse inhabitants—from the enslaved to the gentry—each contributing to society in different ways.

From bustling cities to quiet farms, colonial life was filled with the diverse experiences of European settlers, Indigenous communities, and the enslaved.

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.

The 13 British colonies were founded from a desire to profit from land and resources. So how did their varied geography shape their growth?

The Thirteen Colonies were built by a diverse workforce including skilled laborers, indentured servants, enslaved people, and criminals, in stark contrast to modern labor practices.

Africans brought to the Thirteen Colonies faced hardships and resisted slavery in their quest for freedom.