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Slavery in the American Colonies Crash Course Black American History
In the 17th century, as the British colonies in the Americas were getting established in places like Jamestown, VA, the system of chattel slavery was also developing. Today, we'll learn about the role that slavery played in early...
Curated Video
Life in the Colonies: African Enslavement
New ReviewAfricans brought to the Thirteen Colonies faced hardships and resisted slavery in their quest for freedom.
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
The New England Colonies
This video will discuss the establishment of the New England colonies and early colonial life there.
Curated Video
Let's Go There Lexington and Concord and the start of the American Revolution
Travel to Minute Men National Historic Park and explore where the American Revolution Began
Mr. Beat
Why Are There So Many Springfields?
If you are watching this video right now, and you are an American, there is a very good chance that you live in Springfield. Congratulations! You live in the same city as The Simpsons! Or do you? If you Google "Most Common American City...
Mazz Media
Exploring Communities Long Ago
Take students on a journey to early Native American communities, Colonial towns and early American cities to explore the variety of communities, as they existed in the past. They'll learn how schools of the past are different from their...
Mazz Media
Let's Learn About Communities: Communities Long Ago
Communities Long Ago takes students back in time. Students will embark on a journey to early Native American communities, Colonial towns, and early American cities, exploring the evolution of communities throughout history. They will...
Mr. Beat
Early European Settlement of North America (Story Time with Mr. Beat)
Each year, it picked up, with the English, Spanish, French, and soon Dutch setting up more and more colonies. Three main groups came to settle in the colonies. 1. Economic immigrants, who were those looking for a better life. This group...
Reading Through History
Haste to the Wedding: Marches of the American Revolution
Haste to the Wedding was a popular tune at the time of the American Revolution, in England, Ireland, the American Colonies, and Canada. In America the piece has a long history. "Haste" appears in late 18th century music copybooks such as...
Free School
The American Revolutionary War for Kids: Learn About the Revolutionary War for Children - FreeSchool
The American Revolution was a turning point in history. After years of conflict followed by open warfare, Great Britain's North American colonies became a new, independent nation - the United States of America! This educational video for...
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Secrets of the Dead: Jamestown's Dark Winter | SciTech Now
PBS Secrets of the Dead has the extraordinary story of a young pioneer, whose remains were found in an archaeological excavation. Please LIKE & SUBSCRIBE if you enjoyed! http://bit.ly/1G7yMhG **More info & videos below** For full...
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George Washington’s Early Life
As the commander of the Continental Army in the American Revolution and our country’s first president, George Washington was one of America’s most respected leaders. Washington spent his early years working on his family’s Virginia...
Mr. Beat
Native Americans and American Colonists (Story Time with Mr. Beat)
Once upon a time, the European colonists who came over to settle along the eastern coast of North America and the Natives who had already lived there for thousands of years, kind of got along. Sure, there were disputes and skirmishes...
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1900
The 29th Presidential election in American history took place on November 6, 1900, exactly 81 years before my birthday. Oh boy, we got ourselves another re-match! During William McKinley's first term, the United States by many accounts...
Hip Hughes History
The Jamestown Colony Explained: US History Review
A short look at the basic of the founding and early development of the Jamestown Colony in what would become the colony of Virginia.
Weird History
The Brideships of Jamestown
Jamestown, Virginia, arose as the first permanent English settlement in the New World, largely thanks to the strength and resilience of the Jamestown colony brides. The initial group of settlers, all male, arrived and built James Fort in...
Economics Explained
The Economy of The U.S.A (Part 2): The Modern Global Empire
The United States became the world's largest economy in the early 20th century and though massive industrial growth and technical innovation it has held that lead for over 100 years. The world superpowers that came before it was most...
Cerebellum
The Election Process In America - Black People And Women That Were Able To Vote In The Past
The right to vote is our single most important right as American citizens, and yet, many Americans fail to exercise this valuable right. This video looks at times and places where women and free black people were able to vote in the...
Wonderscape
History Kids: George Washington
Learn all about George Washington's early life, military career, his role in the Revolutionary War, his presidency, his later years, and his historical legacy. Famous George Washington quotes are presented by an animated "George" that...
Reading Through History
History Brief: The French and Indian War
What students need to know about the French and Indian War. For teaching resources covering this content, visit us at: http://readingthroughhistory.com/2013/09/15/reading-through-history-the-american-revolution/ Transcript: The French...
Reading Through History
History Brief: The Stamp Act is Implemented
For teaching resources covering this material, check out our workbook:...
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When is Thanksgiving Colonizing America Crash Course US History
In which John Green teaches you about the (English) colonies in what is now the United States. He covers the first permanent English colony at Jamestown, Virginia, the various theocracies in Massachusetts, the feudal kingdom in Maryland,...
Crash Course
The Natives and the English - Crash Course US History
In which John Green teaches you about relations between the early English colonists and the native people the encountered in the New World. In short, these relations were poor. As soon as they arrived, the English were in conflict with...