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Types of People in the Colonies
Colonial America housed many diverse inhabitants—from the enslaved to the gentry—each contributing to society in different ways.
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Declaration of Independence
For those taking the U.S. Citizenship test, knowing and understanding the importance of the Declaration of Independence is essential.
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The Middle Colonies
The Middle Colonies examines colonial life in the original thirteen colonies by listing characteristics of the Middle colonies.
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The Southern Colonies
The Southern Colonies examines colonial life in the original thirteen colonies by listing characteristics of the Southern colonies.
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French and Indian War Impact
A video entitled "French and Indian War Impact" is a sample video example describing the involvement of the French, the British, Native Americans, and the thirteen colonies in the French and Indian War.
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Patrick Henry: Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death
With the country on the brink of war, lawyer and patriot Patrick Henry delivers a speech on the rights of the colonies before the Second Virginia Assembly. His words ‘give me liberty or give me death’ would become the war cry of the...
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The Turtle Submersible: The First Military Submarine
Designed in 1775, the Turtle Submersible was a military submarine that pushed the limits of engineering, in an attempt to defeat the formidable British Navy.
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The Pilgrims: The Brutal Truth
Think you know all about the Pilgrims? Think again! This is the untold story of the Puritan settlers who sought a new life in the New World.
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The Federalist Papers
The Federalist Papers were written by three of America's Founding Fathers, in an attempt to convince the American people that the Constitution should be ratified.
Have Fun With History
Have Fun With History: The New World
Europeans begin to travel to North America, "The New World," to claim its vast riches and establish colonies. Over time, Great Britain's influence on the eastern side of the continent grows to 13 colonies which would become the United...
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Life in the American Colonies: The Diverse American Colonies
The diversity of the thirteen colonies created a society that was different from that of Europe.
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Youtube: Mr. Zoller: Thirteen Colonies: The Southern Colonies
This edition of Mr. Zoller's Social Studies Podcasts focuses on England's thirteen original colonies in the new world. Specifically, this podcast discusses the Southern Colonies: Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, and...
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: The Thirteen Colonies
U.S. History Intensive Review video in which Tom Richey explains the development of the Thirteen Colonies and compares the social, religious and economic characteristics of the New England, Middle and Southern Colonies. [10:26]
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13 Colonies Review
This teacher-created video is a review of information about the thirteen colonies and can be used to study for a quiz. [3:31]
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The Original Thirteen Colonies: The New England Colonies
The first of three videos looking at the similarities and differences between the New England, Middle and Southern colonies. This is a teacher-created video that begins by asking some questions about the thirteen colonies that will be...
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American Colonization Settlement
A teacher-created video lesson that focuses on the Northern Colonies, Middle Colonies, and Southern Colonies, primarily their geography, climates, and resources. [7:02]
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The Original Thirteen Colonies: The Southern Colonies
The third of three videos looking at the similarities and differences between the New England, Middle and Southern colonies. This is a teacher-created video that touches upon the geography of the Southern Colonies, their first years, the...
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Jobs in the Middle Colonies
Describes some of the main occupations people in the Middle Colonies were able to do. Includes farmers, tailoris, silversmiths, and brick makers and builders. [2:13]
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Jobs in the New England Colonies
Describes some of the main occupations people in the New England Colonies were able to do. Includes farming, ship building, fishing, whaling, and blacksmithing. [1:58]
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Jobs in the Southern Colonies
Describes some of the main occupations people in the Southern Colonies were able to do. Includes farming, shoe making, carpentry, and printing. [2:25]