Instructional Video25:39
Curated Video

George Washington Brought to Life: Facial Reconstructions & History Documentary

Pre-K - Higher Ed
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?



What...
Instructional Video2:20
Curated Video

The Ten Crucial Days that Changed the American Revolutionary War

9th - Higher Ed
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.
Instructional Video4:33
Mr. Beat

The George Washington Song

6th - 12th
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...
Instructional Video2:01
Curated Video

The Citizen Soldier

9th - Higher Ed
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.
Podcast5:07
Bedtime History

Marquis de Lafayette and the American Revolution

Pre-K - Higher Ed
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,...
Podcast5:33
Bedtime History

The American Revolution

Pre-K - Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video2:03
Curated Video

The First Allies of the Revolution

9th - Higher Ed
The United States’ first true allies, the Oneida Tribe helped the Patriots to win the American Revolutionary War – but at what cost?
Instructional Video1:51
Curated Video

The Articles of Confederation

9th - Higher Ed
Did you know that before the Constitution, there was another governing system in the US? The Articles of Confederation.
Instructional Video9:06
John D Ruddy

American Reviolution in 9 Minutes

12th - Higher Ed
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.
Instructional Video18:57
Wonderscape

History Kids: Examining Famous Events in American History

K - 5th
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,...
Instructional Video24:49
Hip Hughes History

The American Revolution Explained: US History Review

6th - 12th
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...
Instructional Video25:20
Professor Dave Explains

George Washington: The Birth of a Nation (1789 - 1797)

9th - Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video11:42
Weird History

What Was Hygiene Like In Colonial America

12th - Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Articles of Confederation

9th - 10th
In this video, historian Joe Ellis and Aspen Institute President and CEO Walter Isaacson discuss the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. [7:48]
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The American Revolution: 1775

9th - 10th
Celebrated historian Joe Ellis and Walter Isaacson sit down to discuss the beginning of the American Revolution and how the colonies united. [7:28]
Instructional Video
Have Fun With History

Have Fun With History: Force of Citizens American Revolution

9th - 10th
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...
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics:the Declaration of Independence:the Second Continental Congress

9th - 10th
Today we learn about the Second Continental Congress at the start of the war.
Instructional Video
Other

Archiving Early America: Life of George Washington Part 2: Military Commander

9th - 10th
A short documentary about George Washington's military career, and how it was interwoven with the early history of this country.
Instructional Video
Other

Reading Through History: History Brief: The Treason of Benedict Arnold

9th - 10th
In this video, the treason of Benedict Arnold is discussed. What events led up to Arnold becoming a turncoat? [5:04]
Instructional Video
Other

Reading Through History: History Brief: The Second Continental Congress

9th - 10th
In this video, Second Continental Congress meets and George Washington is selected to lead the Continental Army. [4:12]
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: An Introduction to George Washington

9th - 10th
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]
Instructional Video
PBS

Liberty's Kids Hd 118 American Crisis

4th - 8th
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]
Instructional Video
Other

Reading Through History: History Brief: African Americans in the Revolution

9th - 10th
In this video, the role of African Americans in the Revolutionary War is discussed. [4:23]
Instructional Video
Other

Reading Through History: American Revolution: Battle of Bunker Hill

7th - 9th
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]