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13 American Colonies | US History | Kids Academy
13 American Colonies | US History | Kids Academy A colony is a place where people from other countries have settled outside their home country and this place is governed by their home country. By the mid-1700s England had set up 13...
Clarendon Learning
The 13 Colonies for Kids | Learn all about the first 13 American Colonies
Our 13 Colonies for Kids video is a fun and engaging way to introduce the history of the first 13 Colonies to kids. We learn about the Colonies, how they were found, formed, the people who settled there, food they grew and much more!...
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...
Curated Video
Geography of the Colonies
New ReviewThe 13 British colonies were founded from a desire to profit from land and resources. So how did their varied geography shape their growth?
Mr. Beat
Slavery in the 13 Colonies (Story Time with Mr. Beat)
Once upon a time, African nations fought each other, as nations tend to do throughout history. After a victory, an African nation would often enslave many of the enemies it had captured. Most of these enslaved Africans, from various...
Curated Video
Life in the Colonies: Work
New ReviewThe Thirteen Colonies were built by a diverse workforce including skilled laborers, indentured servants, enslaved people, and criminals, in stark contrast to modern labor practices.
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Differences Between the Colonies
New ReviewThe 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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Life in the Colonies: African Enslavement
New ReviewAfricans brought to the Thirteen Colonies faced hardships and resisted slavery in their quest for freedom.
Mazz Media
13 Stripes to 50 Stars: The Growth of America
Animation, live action footage and colorful maps combine to effectively tell the story of the growth of the United States of America. The flag symbolizes the country's growth, starting with 13 stripes and growing to 50 stars. This...
Curated Video
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
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...
Mazz Media
How the USA Grew: 13 Colonies to 50 States
This program is designed to give students a clear understanding of the historical events of various land acquisitions that led to the creation of the United States as it exists today. Archival footage combined with lively maps and...
George Washington's Mount Vernon
How Did Washington Feel About the Sons of Liberty?
The Sons of Liberty was a secret group that vocally opposed the taxation by British Government onto the 13 American colonies. While this was a precursor to the American Revolution, did George Washington agree with the rebellious nature...
Mazz Media
People and Events That Shaped the US Constitution
PEOPLE AND EVENTS THAT SHAPED THE US CONSTITUTION CHAPTER 1. Montesquieu’s Ideas About Government In this video students will learn about Montesquieu one of the foremost political philosophers of the Enlightenment. Viewers will come to...
Curated Video
What is The Liberty Bell?
New ReviewFrom its creation in 1701 to its role in American independence and beyond, the Liberty Bell embodies the United States’ enduring values of liberty, equality, democracy, and freedom for all.
History Hit
The Battle for North America
On 13 September 1759, on the Plains of Abraham near the city of Quebec, an outnumbered British army fought a battle that would change the history of the world: the Battle of Quebec. For the past three years, Britain and France were...
Makematic
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?
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Constitution
New ReviewThe U.S. Constitution, drafted in 1787, established a strong federal government, outlining legislative, executive, and judicial branches, and remains the nation's supreme governing document.
Reading Through History
History Brief: The Boston Tea Party
http://readingthroughhistory.com/ In this History Brief, we examine the causes and impact of the Boston Tea Party. For great teaching resources covering this and other Revolutionary events, check out our teaching materials:...
Reading Through History
History Brief: The Stamp Act is Implemented
For teaching resources covering this material, check out our workbook:...
Curated Video
Why did the Colonies Declare Independence?
In the late 1770s, U.S. patriots banded together to declare independence from Great Britain. But why did they want their independence and what kind of country did they want the United States to be?
Curated Video
Why did the Colonies Declare Independence?
New ReviewIn the late 1770s, U.S. patriots banded together to declare independence from Great Britain. But why did they want their independence and what kind of country did they want the United States to be?