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Facial Recreations of Pocahontas Revealed: What Did She Really Look Like?
In this video, we dive into the real-life appearance of Pocahontas, debunking the Disney movie's portrayal and revealing the truth behind her dress and features. Discover how Pocahontas and the Powhatan people dressed, the materials they...
Makematic
The Thirteen Colonies: 1607 - 1763
Over 200 years, British settlers successfully founded the Thirteen Colonies, driven by desires for religious freedom, self-governance, and economic opportunities.
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Slavery in the Colonies
Liberty is a founding principle of the United States, but many of the people who helped build the North American colonies were not free. The resilience of enslaved people and their contributions to what would become the United States...
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The Southern Colonies
What was life like in the Southern Colonies? Explore this region’s unique history, from the founding of Jamestown to their complex social, political and economic legacy.
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Jamestown
In 1607, settlers founded Jamestown, the first English colony in North America. Its emphasis on democracy influenced the founding principles of the United States.
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Bacon's Rebellion
Bacon's Rebellion, a violent conflict between Virginia's poor working class and wealthy elite, had far-reaching consequences in North America.
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The Jamestown Massacre 1622 | English - Powhatan Wars
The video covers events since the founding of Jamestown in 1607 in the English Colony of Virginia and Powhatan Confederacy territory until the Jamestown massacre of 1622. It shows the ralationship between the Native Americans of the...
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Second And Third Anglo Powhatan Wars
The second video covering Anglo-Powhatan wars. In the first one we covered the first Anglo-Powhatan war and the Jamestown massacre, so here we talk about the second and third Anglo-Powhatan wars, relations between the two sides and...
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Starving Time
Dr. Forrester tells about Pocahontas, Captain John Smith, and Captain John Rolfe.
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How the Thirteen Colonies Became Fifty States
Dr. Forrester tells the history of the thirteen colonies and how those original colonies became states. She tells the story of Jamestown, the first English settlement in the New World.
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Life in the Colonies: Work
The 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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Life in the Colonies: Indigenous Communities
The arrival of Europeans and creation of the 13 colonies led to immense challenges and profound changes for Indigenous peoples.
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Settlements: By Choice and by Force
Dr. Forrester explains the basic factors influencing the choice to settle in a particular region and the forced resettlement of the Cherokee from their homeland.
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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.
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The Trail of Tears
The Trail of Tears identifies how westward expansion affected Native Americans by exploring the Trail of Tears.
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English Exploration of the Western Hemisphere
English Exploration of the Western Hemisphere investigates English exploration and identifies the motivations to discover the Western Hemisphere by analyzing what they hoped to gain from their explorations.
Hip Hughes History
Bacon's Rebellion Explained: US History Review
What led to Bacon's Rebellion? How did it end and what were the consequences? All this and more when you click the magic button!
Cerebellum
Colonization Of North America: English Settlements - The Lost Colony
Examines the establishment of Roanoke in 1585; the successful settlement of Jamestown, Virginia; the roles of Captain John Smith, Pocahontas and Chief Powhatan; the settlement of Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1620; Plymouth Rock and the...
Cerebellum
Colonization Of North America: English Settlements - Migration From Other European Countries
Examines the establishment of Roanoke in 1585; the successful settlement of Jamestown, Virginia; the roles of Captain John Smith, Pocahontas and Chief Powhatan; the settlement of Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1620; Plymouth Rock and the...
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How to Conclude an Informational Text: Ensuring Lasting Impact
In this video, the teacher guides students on how to effectively conclude an informational text. They emphasize the importance of leaving readers with interesting information and tying the conclusion back to the introduction. The teacher...
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Building a Draft for an Informational Text
In this video, the teacher explains how to build a draft for an informational text by transforming bullet point facts into complete sentences. The teacher emphasizes the importance of adding personal voice, examples, vocabulary, and...
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What is the Significance of 1619?
The year 2026 marks the bicentennial of a landmark year in US history – when the first European women and enslaved people arrived on North American soil, and US democracy was born.
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Developing Research Questions: Starting Your Informational Text
In this video, the teacher explains the process of starting research for writing an informational text. They emphasize the importance of planning and generating research questions before diving into the research. The teacher demonstrates...
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What did Pocahontas Look Like? History & Facial Re-creations Revealed.
Pocahontas is a very famous figure from the era of European settlement in Virginia. However, her story is immensely shrouded in myth and legend. Did she really save John Smith's life? Who was the John Rolfe that she later married? And...