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Instructional Video27:54
Mazz Media

How the USA Grew: 13 Colonies to 50 States

6th - 8th
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...
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Instructional Video6:42
Mr. Beat

Life in the 13 Colonies (Story Time with Mr. Beat)

6th - 12th
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...
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Instructional Video9:53
Clarendon Learning

The 13 Colonies for Kids | Learn all about the first 13 American Colonies

K - 6th
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!...
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Instructional Video6:31
Mr. Beat

Slavery in the 13 Colonies (Story Time with Mr. Beat)

6th - 12th
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...
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Instructional Video4:16
Kids Academy

13 American Colonies | US History | Kids Academy

Pre-K - 4th
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...
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Instructional Video3:54
Mazz Media

Colonial Governments

6th - 8th
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...
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Instructional Video12:28
Mazz Media

People and Events That Shaped the US Constitution

6th - 8th
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...
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Instructional Video17:19
Mazz Media

13 Stripes to 50 Stars: The Growth of America

6th - 8th
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...
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Instructional Video2:49
Curated Video

Why did the Colonies Declare Independence?

9th - Higher Ed
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?
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Instructional Video9:06
Curated Video

Would You Have Joined the American Revolution?

12th - Higher Ed
It may seem obvious, but only 40-45% of colonists supported the cause. It's not as simple as it may appear!
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Instructional Video10:13
Encyclopaedia Britannica

Britannica Insights: Declaration of Independence

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Learn more about the history and context of the Declaration of Independence in this interview with Encyclopaedia Britannica Senior Editor Jeff Wallenfeldt.
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Instructional Video2:14
Curated Video

What is the 4th of July?

9th - Higher Ed
Independence Day takes place every year on the 4th of July. It celebrates the day that the Founders of the United States declared their independence from Great Britain.
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Instructional Video23:42
Kids Academy

US History for Kids | Social Studies for Grade 3 | Kids Academy

Pre-K - 4th
Don't miss our special Halloween offer 🕷️🎃🦇and use promo code SPOOKY20 to get 20% OFF the yearly subscription to Kids Academy Talented and Gifted Program! 😱😱😱 Limited-time offer! 🕒 https://bit.ly/2TvrZtv Regions of the USA | Geography...
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Instructional Video4:13
Reading Through History

History Brief: The Second Continental Congress and the Olive Branch Petition

6th - 11th
In this video, Second Continental Congress meets and George Washington is selected to lead the Continental Army. For teaching resources to accompany this video series, click here: http://amzn.to/2rwik9g *** Like our Facebook page:...
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Instructional Video4:42
Reading Through History

History Brief: The Boston Tea Party

6th - 11th
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:...
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Instructional Video59:22
History Hit

The Battle for North America

12th - Higher Ed
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...
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Instructional Video2:32
Curated Video

John Adams: The President Who Defended the Redcoats

9th - Higher Ed
He was a fierce patriot and Founding Father – so why did John Adams defend British soldiers accused of murder following the Boston Massacre of 1770?
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Instructional Video14:17
OverSimplified

The American Revolution (Part 1)

6th - 11th
The American Revolution (Part 1)
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Instructional Video13:35
OverSimplified

The American Revolution (Part 2)

6th - 11th
The American Revolution (Part 2)
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Instructional Video3:18
Mazz Media

Confederal Government

6th - 8th
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,...
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Instructional Video17:02
Mazz Media

Citizens Rule: Symbols and Celebrations of America

6th - 8th
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...
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Instructional Video2:03
Makematic

The First Allies of the Revolution

K - 5th
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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Instructional Video2:12
Curated Video

The Largest Slave Uprising in Colonial America

9th - Higher Ed
The Stono Rebellion of 1739 saw enslaved people rise up using coded sounds that sowed the seeds of jazz, blues and hip hop.
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Instructional Video1:48
Makematic

The Salem Witch Trials: What Really Happened?

9th - Higher Ed
The Salem Witch trials are one of the most infamous episodes in US history, but what really happened in Salem?

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