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George Washington Brought to Life: Facial Reconstructions & History Documentary
George Washington: Facial Reconstructions & History Documentary. What did George Washington do during his lifetime, why is he so important, and even one step further, what did he really look like?
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Curated Video
The Ten Crucial Days that Changed the American Revolutionary War
Did you know that little over a year into the American Revolutionary War, the US army had been reduced to just 3,000 men? But over ten crucial days, all of that changed thanks to one man: George Washington.
Mr. Beat
The George Washington Song
By day, Matt Beat is a high school history teacher. By night, the multi-instrumentalist writes and records songs about dead Presidents. Actual dead Presidents. Not the rap duo. He is recording them chronologically, and these are the...
Curated Video
The Citizen Soldier
With the first shots of the American Revolution, they downed tools and ran to help in the fight for independence. This is the story of the ordinary people who helped found a nation.
Bedtime History
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,...
Bedtime History
The American Revolution
The American Revolution is America’s founding story, told and retold for generations. The founding generation of Americans, led by such famous names as Washington, Franklin, Adams, and Jefferson, are credited with leading the American...
Curated Video
The First Allies of the Revolution
The United States’ first true allies, the Oneida Tribe helped the Patriots to win the American Revolutionary War – but at what cost?
Curated Video
The Articles of Confederation
Did you know that before the Constitution, there was another governing system in the US? The Articles of Confederation.
John D Ruddy
American Reviolution in 9 Minutes
An animated video outlining the basic narrative of the American Revolution, how it started, who were the main players and some of the critical battles which saw the formation of the United States of America.
Wonderscape
History Kids: Examining Famous Events in American History
In this video, the speaker discusses some famous events in early American history and examines whether they are fact or fiction. They debunk the myth of George Washington and the Cherry Tree, explore the true story of Paul Revere's ride,...
Hip Hughes History
The American Revolution Explained: US History Review
How was the American Revolution won? If loved Sons of Liberty you'll love this fun, free & focused look at the essentials of the American Revolution. Perfect for struggling and studious students, life long learners & the cray cray on the...
Professor Dave Explains
George Washington: The Birth of a Nation (1789 - 1797)
So you wanna learn about American History, eh? Whether you are a history buff, or you want to figure out how America got to the screwed up place it's in now, this is the place to start your quest for knowledge! Each chapter will tell the...
Weird History
What Was Hygiene Like In Colonial America
Personal hygiene in the 1700s was heavily maintained through a complicated balance of practicality, religious belief, and social position. Men and women living in colonial America washed their bodies and clothes with varying degrees of...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Articles of Confederation
In this video, historian Joe Ellis and Aspen Institute President and CEO Walter Isaacson discuss the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. [7:48]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The American Revolution: 1775
Celebrated historian Joe Ellis and Walter Isaacson sit down to discuss the beginning of the American Revolution and how the colonies united. [7:28]
Have Fun With History
Have Fun With History: Force of Citizens American Revolution
A quick overview of the formation and actions of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. This National Park Service film does a good job of illustrating and highlighting the major events of the conflict with Great...
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics:the Declaration of Independence:the Second Continental Congress
Today we learn about the Second Continental Congress at the start of the war.
Other
Archiving Early America: Life of George Washington Part 2: Military Commander
A short documentary about George Washington's military career, and how it was interwoven with the early history of this country.
Other
Reading Through History: History Brief: The Treason of Benedict Arnold
In this video, the treason of Benedict Arnold is discussed. What events led up to Arnold becoming a turncoat? [5:04]
Other
Reading Through History: History Brief: The Second Continental Congress
In this video, Second Continental Congress meets and George Washington is selected to lead the Continental Army. [4:12]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: An Introduction to George Washington
In this video, historian Joe Ellis and Aspen Institute President and CEO Walter Isaacson discuss George Washington and his involvement in the founding of the United States of America. [4:29]
PBS
Liberty's Kids Hd 118 American Crisis
A Liberty's Kids video that shows the difficulties faced by the Continental Army after being defeated in New York and New Jersey and tells about The American Crisis published by Thomas Paine. [23:07]
Other
Reading Through History: History Brief: African Americans in the Revolution
In this video, the role of African Americans in the Revolutionary War is discussed. [4:23]
Other
Reading Through History: American Revolution: Battle of Bunker Hill
In this lesson, Benjamin Franklin takes his seat in Continental Congress, George Washington is put in command of the Continental Army, and the Patriots battle the British Army in the Battle of Bunker Hill. [20:09]