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...
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Significant Individuals in the Southern Colonies
Significant Individuals in the Southern Colonies identifies significant individuals responsible for the development of the Southern colonies.
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.
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Marquis de Lafayette and the American Revolution
Marquis de Lafayette played a key role in the American Revolution. Born in France to a noble family, Lafayette strongly supported the American colonists’ desire to gain independence from Britain, one of his own country’s enemies. So,...
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...
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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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The American Revolution Crash Course Black American History
When we talk about the American Revolution and Revolutionary War, the discussion often involves lofty ideals like liberty, and freedom, and justice. The Declaration of Independence even opens with the idea that "all men are created...
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The Germantown Petition Against Slavery Crash Course Black American History
In 1688, in Pennsylvania, a group of four men created the Germantown Petition, which made the case that slavery was immoral, and that it was inconsistent with Christian beliefs in general, and Quaker beliefs specifically. While the...
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The Louisiana Rebellion of 1811 Crash Course Black American History
Uprisings of enslaved people in the United States were not uncommon, and they had a big influence on how the institution of slavery evolved. One uprising that gets less attention, historically, is the German Coast Uprising that took...
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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...
Weird History
How Exactly Did Australia Become a Penal Colony?
Providing a brief history of Australia is hardly possible, especially when you consider the nation's long and fraught history with Britain. Australia started as a penal colony - a place for lawbreakers to reside outside the confines of...
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Slave Codes Crash Course Black American History
Slave codes were a method of protecting the investment of white enslavers in the Colonies by restricting the lives of enslaved people in almost every imaginable way. The codes restricted enslaved people’s ability to move around, or...
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The Pilgrims: The Brutal Truth
Think you know all about the Pilgrims? Think again! This is the untold story of the Puritan settlers who sought a new life in the New World.
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...
Mazz Media
Road to Revolution: Historic Boston
In "Historic Boston" students discover how events in that city set the colonies on the road to revolution and independence. Paul Revere never really did proclaim "The British are coming, the British are coming!" Students find out what he...
Cerebellum
America's Documents Of Freedom 1775-1786 - The Declaration Of Independence 1776
The documents our predecessors left for us contain a written record of our history, and bear witness to why we are who we are and how our democracy evolved. In this video we look at the documents that come from the tumultuous...
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What is the Mayflower Compact?
A short agreement by the Pilgrims and other colonists on board the Mayflower set in motion a system of government that inspired our country’s founding documents.
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 First Continental Congress
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History Brief: The Stamp Act is Implemented
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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...
Homeschool Pop
Thomas Jefferson Biography For Kids | Classroom Edition
Learn about Thomas Jefferson in this biography for kids! Kids will learn all about Thomas Jefferson and his times. Learn why he was one of the most influential men of his time, how he helped the American colonies during the American...
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Royal Ghosts part 5: George III
King George III of England was a popular ruler, known for not taking mistresses and a deep love of his country. He ruled the country through numerous wars, including the loss of the American colonies, and reigned during the time when...
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...