Makematic
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...
Makematic
The Slave Trade
The Triangular Trade was a complex system of human trafficking spanning three continents. Between the 16th and 19th centuries, it saw millions of Africans transported to the Americas.
Curated Video
Why More Americans Live In Massachusetts Than Vermont, New Hampshire And Maine Combined
New England is a beautiful region of the United States. But while the entire region is made up of 6 full states, Massachusetts is very dominant in terms of population and economy. In fact, Massachusetts by itself has more than twice the...
Hip Hughes History
John Brown Explained: US History Review
A vivid overview of the life of abolitionist John Brown.
Wonderscape
From Tea to Revolution: The Road to Independence
Learn how the Boston Tea Party led to the "Intolerable Acts" and fueled colonial resistance against British rule. Discover the key events that followed, including the formation of the First Continental Congress, Paul Revere's midnight...
Wonderscape
The Battles of Lexington and Concord: The Shot Heard Around the World
This video explores the events of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, debunking myths about who fired the first shot of the American Revolution. It explains how the term “the shot heard around the world” originated and why the identity...
Wonderscape
Measuring Distance on a Map: Understanding Scale
This video explains how to use map scales to measure distance and understand the relationship between map distance and real-world distance. Learn how different maps—ranging from a city block to the entire planet—use scales for different...
Wonderscape
Samuel Morse: Early Life and Pursuit of Art
This video explores the early life of Samuel Morse, from his upbringing in Massachusetts to his studies at Yale University and his passion for art. Learn how Morse's interest in painting led him to London's Royal Academy of Art and...
Curated Video
The Woman Who Fought as a Man in the American Revolution
Deborah Sampson is one of the earliest women to enlist in the U.S. Army and disguised herself as a man in order to fight during the American Revolution. Born in 1760, she faced hardships, including being orphaned and working as an...
Curated Video
Learn About Connecticut & Its Counties! | US Geography Songs For Kids
Let's learn about Connecticut and its 8 counties!
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The Plymouth Colony and Colonial Life in the 1600s
Dr. Forrester tells the story of the Plymouth Colony and how difficult life must have been for the early settlers like the Pilgrims and the Puritans.
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European Immigration and Ellis Island
Dr. Forrester talks about the variety of immigrants who have come to America and the various reasons they came. She then talks about the immigration center at Ellis Island.
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Touring America: East and West
Dr. Forrester explores the eastern and western sections of the United States and investigates the similarities and differences between an eastern US city and a western US city.
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Who was Daniel Webster?
Lawyer, orator and politician, Daniel Webster was one of the United States’ most famous and accomplished people in the 19th century. But what made him so special and how did he help change America?
Wonderscape
Frederick Douglass' Journey to Freedom in the North
This video outlines Frederick Douglass' significant experiences in the North after escaping slavery. It covers his initial challenges in New York City, his move to New Bedford, Massachusetts, marriage to Anna Murray, and the adoption of...
Curated Video
The Puritans
“The Puritans” discusses who the Puritans were, why they left England, and what colonies they founded in the New World.
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Brave Americans Battle Injustice
Dr. Forrester teaches about the injustices of slavery and denial of women’s right to vote. She introduces famous Americans who fought against these unfair practices.
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Tituba: The First Accused Witch
The Salem Witch Trials are one of the most infamous tragedies in American history, yet most people do not know the story of the enslaved woman at the heart of the hysteria, the first accused witch, Tituba.
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Election of 1824: When the House Chose
In the Presidential Election of 1824, five men from one party were up for the job. It was left to the House of Representatives to figure out a winner – and the aftermath led to the modern two-party system.
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The Battle of Bunker Hill
The Battle of Bunker Hill examines major military battles of the Revolutionary War by investigating the Battle of Bunker Hill on Breed’s Hill in Massachusetts on June 17, 1775.
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The New England Colonies 2
The New England Colonies examines colonial life in the original thirteen colonies.
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Significant Individuals of the New England Colonies
Significant Individuals of the New England Colonies identifies significant individuals responsible for the development of the New England colonies.
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Comparing Mental Health Practices
Elyn Saks, Professor of Law, Psychology, and Psychiatry and the Behavioral Sciences at USC, details some of the differences in mental health attitudes and policies between England and the US.