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A Difficult Decision
Mr. Griot reviews a nonfiction story about John Adams and the Boston Massacre and discusses the characteristics of a nonfiction story.
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Daily Life in the Colonies
This video entitled “Daily Life in the Colonies” gives an overview of colonial life by exploring housing, food, work, and play.
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An Author’s Important Tools
Mr. Griot uses a nonfiction narrative about John Adams to show how an author’s use of words can create a mood and evoke the senses and that an author always has a purpose for writing.
Wonderscape
Benjamin Franklin: A Key Figure in American Independence
This video delves into Benjamin Franklin's pivotal role in the American Revolution. It outlines his efforts in England to represent colonial interests, his escape from treason charges, and his influential work as an American ambassador...
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Indigenous Peoples of the American Southwest: A Cultural Journey
Host Shauna, from the Stellat'en First Nation, guides viewers through the heritage of the American Southwest's Indigenous peoples. The video explores the history, resilience, and cultures of tribes like the Hopi, Navajo, and Mojave,...
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The Third Amendment of the U.S. Constitution Explained
Discover the origins and significance of the Third Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which addresses the quartering of soldiers in private homes. Understand how this amendment was a reaction to the British Quartering Acts during the...
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Influence of Native Americans
Dr. Forrester discusses the impact of Native Americans on the British settlers and modern American culture.
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Market Economy
Market Economy defines and identifies characteristics of a market economy and lists examples of how the colonial and early American economy exhibited such characteristics.
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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 Battle of Bunker Hill
The Battle of Bunker Hill examines major military battles of the Revolutionary War by investigating the Battle of Bunker Hill on Breed’s Hill in Massachusetts on June 17, 1775.
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The Battle of Saratoga
The Battle of Saratoga examines major military battles of the Revolutionary War fought in the North by investigating the Battle of Saratoga.
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The Battles of Lexington and Concord
The Battles of Lexington and Concord examines how the Revolutionary War began by exploring the Battles of Lexington and Concord.
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The First Continental Congress
The First Continental Congress explains the purpose of the First Continental Congress by identifying and summarizing what it accomplished and what agreement was made among the participants.
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The New England Colonies 2
The New England Colonies examines colonial life in the original thirteen colonies.
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Declaration of Independence
Declaration of Independence identifies the purpose and significance of the Declaration of Independence by reviewing the causes of the American Revolution.
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Paul Revere’s Ride to Revolution
Paul Revere’s Ride to Revolution discovers how the Americans warned that the British troops were on the move by investigating the actions of Paul Revere and exploring the poem “Paul Revere’s Ride,” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
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Crispus Attucks
Crispus Attucks explores how individuals affected change in the history of the United States by exploring the life of Crispus Attucks and the role he played in the Boston Massacre.
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Significant Individuals of the New England Colonies
Significant Individuals of the New England Colonies identifies significant individuals responsible for the development of the New England colonies.
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The Declaration of Independence
This video will discuss the Declaration of Independence and the events that led to its creation.
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Beginning of American Democracy
Beginning of American Democracy” describes how democracy developed in the United States, exploring the events that occurred during the Revolutionary War between 1774 and 1776.
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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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The New England Colonies
This video will discuss the establishment of the New England colonies and early colonial life there.
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Colonist and Native American Conflicts
Colonist and Native American Conflicts analyzes the conflicts between European colonists and the Native Americans during the colonial period.
Hip Hughes History
Articles of Confederation Explained in 10 Minutes
A video lecture on the Articles designed for US History students taking the NY state regents. Vintage HHH. The old school stuff where resolution was a bowling score.