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...
Mr. Beat
The Pilgrims (Story Time with Mr. Beat)
Once upon a time, 102 people on a merchant ship called the Mayflower sailed out across the Atlantic Ocean. Leaving Plymouth, in southwestern England, on September 16th, 1620, the ship included 35 members of a Puritan group known as the...
Clarendon Learning
50 States of America - A history of the 50 US States
In this video we run through the 50 States of America and give a history of the how the 50 US States came to be. We talk about the 13 original colonies, the Louisiana purchase, acquisition of Florida, treaty of Guadalupe hidalgo, the...
PBS
The Pilgrims: The Beaver Trade and Colonial New England
Strange but true. The demand for beaver hats saved the Pilgrims. Find out how with a resource that includes a background essay about the First Thanksgiving and a video about the Pilgrim business model.
Curated OER
The Difference between the United Kingdom, Great Britain, and England Explained
Explore the differences between the United Kingdom, Great Britain, and England with a video that offers an in-depth look into each region and answers common questions about the surrounding countries. The video includes facts, engaging...