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Geography of the 13 Colonies
The European colonization of North America was largely influenced by geography. In the New England, Middle and Southern Colonies, the land and conditions varied. So how did settlers take advantage of their environments to establish the...
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Transportation and Communication Innovations
Throughout the 1800s, innovations in transport and communication, from canals to the telegraph, bridged geographical distances and made it faster to move people, produce and post.
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Women in the Colonies
Life for women in the Thirteen Colonies varied hugely depending on religion, ethnicity and location. Explore the day to day lives of Puritans, Quakers, indentured servants and enslaved women in Colonial North America.
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Middle Colonies
What was life like in the Middle Colonies? Learn how this region of diverse cultures, fertile lands and significant historical events shaped America's early days and influenced its foundational principles.
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Leaders of the Civil War
The U.S. Civil War pitted friend against friend, neighbor against neighbor, in a bitter fight for the future of the nation. It also drove the country’s leaders apart. Their struggles are embodied by six men whose fates reflected the...
The Business Professor
Coordinated Registration under State Securities Law
Coordinated Registration under State Securities Law
Curated Video
Why So Few Americans Live In Delaware As Compared To Pennsylvania, Maryland, or New Jersey
COUPLE QUICK CORRECTIONS: 1. Sorry about the mispronunciation of Lewes. 2. I used a video of the Chesapeake Bridge and not the Chesapeake Bridge and Tunnel. Delaware is a tiny state in terms of population. And while it's also small in...
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Two Letter Blends "a" | CV Blends | Early Phonics | 1/5
In this video, your child will: Discover the 'a' blends for all consonants: ba, ca, da, fa.... Learn words that have these sounds in them like 'cat,' 'mad' 'fat,' 'rat,' and 'dad.' Enjoy colorful animations and clear pronunciation that...
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Pennhurst State School and Hospital is Put on Trial
The Pennhurst case was filed on May 30, 1974, by David Ferleger, who believed it would be resolved quickly due to the evident harm suffered by residents. Initially, the goal was to improve Pennhurst, but it evolved into a movement to...
Rachel's English
Speaking English Made Easy: How To Talk About Presidential Elections
In this lesson we’ll go over tips for speaking English. Specifically I’ll teach you how to talk about presidential elections in the US. Speaking English like a native speaker is a challenge but you can do it! The best approach is to...
Wonderscape
The 1979 Nuclear Disasters: Three Mile Island and Church Rock
This video examines two significant nuclear incidents in the U.S. during 1979. Learn about the reactor meltdown at Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island, which sparked nationwide debates on nuclear energy, and the lesser-known but devastating...
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Let's Go There! Spindletop and the Texas Oil Boom
Travel to Spindletop to learn about the Texas oil boom.
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Daniel Boone and the Pioneer Way of Life
Dr. Forrester tells the story of a brave pioneer Daniel Boone.
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William Penn
Dr. Forrester tells story of William Penn, the father of the city of Philadelphia and the founder of the state of Pennsylvania.
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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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Community Leaders
Dr. Forrester talks about the qualities of great community leaders. She then provides two examples of great American mayors, Mayor LaGuardia and Mayor Lawrence.
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America’s Mountains
Dr. Forrester is delivering the nightly newscast and shares her experiences while visiting several mountain ranges in the United States.
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The Power of Rivers
Dr. Forrester discusses the importance of rivers on the development of cities, such as in Pittsburgh and Las Vegas.
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What is The Liberty Bell?
From its creation in 1701 to its role in American independence and beyond, the Liberty Bell embodies the United States’ enduring values of liberty, equality, democracy, and freedom for all.
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What is Constitution Day?
Constitution Day takes place every year on September 17. It celebrates the written document that outlines the rights and freedoms of U.S. citizens.
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What is Patriot Day?
Patriot Day takes place every year on September 11 to honor and remember the first responders, and those who lost their lives, on 9/11.
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What is the 4th of July?
Independence Day takes place every year on the 4th of July. It celebrates the day that the Founders of the United States declared their independence from Great Britain.
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Fiction: The Make-Up of a Made-Up Story
Mr. Griot uses the story “Blue Hole” to demonstrate the characteristics of fiction, plot, and conflict resolution.