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The War of 1812 was a conflict between the United States and Great Britain that lasted from 1812 to 1815. In this straightforward video, you'll learn what caused the war, including trade problems, impressment of American sailors, and...

Paul Revere is best known for his legendary midnight ride to warn the colonies of an impending British attack—but there’s much more to his story. In this episode, we dive into the real history behind the famous ride, his role in the Sons...

The French and Indian War (1754–1763) was the North American part of the larger Seven Years’ War between Britain and France. This video explains the causes of the conflict, including competition over land, trade, and alliances with...

The Battle of Yorktown in 1781 was the turning point that sealed America’s victory in the Revolutionary War. With General George Washington leading American forces and French allies providing crucial naval and military support, the siege...

The French and Indian War was a bloody struggle between Britain and France for control over North America. It created the conditions for the American Revolution.

The Stamp Act of 1765 imposed the first direct British tax on American colonists, igniting widespread protest and setting the stage for rebellion.

Learn how Britain's Coercive Acts, aimed at punishing Massachusetts for the Boston Tea Party, encouraged rebellion in the Thirteen Colonies.

The Navigation Acts were a series of trade laws passed by the British Parliament in the 1600s. Learn about how they fuelled discontent in the Thirteen Colonies, setting the stage for the American Revolution.

In 1812, the United States went to war with Great Britain. Again. So how did the defense of Baltimore’s Fort McHenry help to end the war, and instill an enduring sense of national pride among Americans?

At the time of the American Revolution, enslaved Africans made up a fifth of the population of the Thirteen Colonies. Though they were initially barred from taking part in the war, eventually thousands did. But what part did they play...

In 1814, during the War of 1812, British forces attacked Washington D.C., burning the White House and the Capitol, an act that galvanized American resilience.

The Battle of Lexington and Concord was the first of the American Revolutionary War, famous for the “shot heard ‘round the world”. But how did it start, what happened during the battle and what impact did it have?

Thomas Paine's visionary writings, advocating freedom and democracy, were instrumental in shaping the United States' fight for independence. Explore his remarkable journey, from campaigning for higher pay as a tax collector in England,...

Learn about Benjamin Franklin's revolutionary proposal for colonial unity, the Albany Plan of Union, and its lasting influence on the creation of the United States.

Women in the Revolutionary War did more than manage the homefront – they spied, wrote influential works, and fought for future rights.

The Battle of New Orleans was the final major conflict of the War of 1812. It ended in an unlikely victory for the U.S over Great Britain, helping to foster a newfound sense of national pride.

Tensions between colonists and Great Britain exploded with the Boston Massacre of 1770. The deaths of five men, alongside John Adams’ landmark defense of the British soldiers, helped sow the seeds of rebellion across the colonies.

Fought between 1756 and 1763, the Seven Years' War was the first truly global conflict. In this video, learn about how the war reshaped power dynamics between Great Britain and France.

In 1775, American patriots rode out on horseback to spread the word that British troops were on the move. By mobilizing militiamen to rise up and fight, these brave messengers roused the colonies into rebellion.