TED-Ed
TED-ED: Mysteries of vernacular: Yankee - Jessica Oreck and Rachael Teel
Is it a doodle dandy? A baseball team? The origins of the word yankee are unclear, though its usage in America as a pejorative is well-documented. Jessica Oreck and Rachael Teel track the varying levels of contempt that the word yankee...
Crash Course
When is Thanksgiving Colonizing America Crash Course US History
In which John Green teaches you about the (English) colonies in what is now the United States. He covers the first permanent English colony at Jamestown, Virginia, the various theocracies in Massachusetts, the feudal kingdom in Maryland,...
Crash Course
The US Constitution, 3 5, and the Slave Trade Clause Crash Course Black American History
The drafting and adoption of the United States Constitution recalled many of the high ideals of liberty and freedom that were espoused during the Revolutionary War. But the compromises that were made to get all of the new states on board...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: A 3-minute guide to the Bill of Rights - Belinda Stutzman
Daily, Americans exercise their rights secured by the Constitution. The most widely discussed and debated part of the Constitution is known as the Bill of Rights. Belinda Stutzman provides a refresher course on exactly what the first ten...
Crash Course
Tea, Taxes, and The American Revolution Crash Course World History
In which John Green teaches you about the American Revolution and the American Revolutionary War, which it turns out were two different things. John goes over the issues and events that precipitated rebellion in Britain's American...
Crash Course
The Seven Years War and the Great Awakening Crash Course US History
In which John Green teaches you about the beginnings of the American Revolution in a video titled The Seven Years War. Confusing? Maybe. John argues that the Seven Years War, which is often called the French and Indian War in the US,...
Crash Course
18th Century Warfare: Crash Course European History
European powers had a lot of wars in the 18th century, and they weren't confined to Europe. Conflict raged across the globe, in what might be called a World War...but we don't call it that, because we already have a couple of those...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The story behind the Boston Tea Party - Ben Labaree
In 1776, American colonists were taxed heavily for importing tea from Britain. The colonists, not fans of "taxation without representation", reacted by dumping tea into the Boston Harbor, a night now known as the Boston Tea Party. Ben...
Bedtime History
The Fourth of July: Celebrating the Birth of a Nation | Independence Day
New ReviewThe Fourth of July, also known as Independence Day, marks the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, when the American colonies formally declared their separation from British rule. Celebrated with fireworks, parades, and...
Curated Video
The Battle of Bunker Hill | American Revolution
New ReviewTravel back to 1775 and the Battle of Bunker Hill, one of the first major fights of the American Revolution. Although the British won the hill, the American soldiers showed they were strong and determined to stand up for their rights....
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Nicole Eustace - Covered with Night: A Story of Murder and Indigenous Justice in Early America
New ReviewIn her book Covered with Night: A Story of Murder and Indigenous Justice in Early America, NYU historian Nicole Eustace tells the story of a 1722 murder of a Seneca man, Sawanteni, by two colonial fur traders, the Cartlidge brothers,...
Curated Video
How to Celebrate the History of the 4th of July
Howcast - On July 4th, 1776, the Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence. Commemorate the birth of the United States by celebrating its history.
Bedtime History
Patrick Henry & The American Revolution
Who was Patrick Henry, and why is he still remembered today? In this video, we explore the life and legacy of Patrick Henry—one of the most famous voices of the American Revolution. Best known for his powerful words, “Give me liberty, or...
Bedtime History
Independence Day | Fourth of July for Kids
The Fourth of July, also known as Independence Day, marks the anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. On this day, the 13 American colonies officially declared their freedom from British rule. The...
Curated Video
French and Indian War |Seven Years War
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...
Curated Video
Boston Tea Party for Kids
Discover the story of the Boston Tea Party, a key event in American history that sparked the revolution. On December 16, 1773, American colonists, frustrated by Britain’s taxation without representation, protested by dumping 342 chests...
Curated Video
Facial Recreations of Pocahontas Revealed: What Did She Really Look Like?
In this video, we dive into the real-life appearance of Pocahontas, debunking the Disney movie's portrayal and revealing the truth behind her dress and features. Discover how Pocahontas and the Powhatan people dressed, the materials they...
Makematic
Common Sense
Published in 1776, Thomas Paine's 47-page pamphlet, "Common Sense", sold hundreds of thousands of copies across the colonies. By employing relatable language and Biblical references, it rallied many to the cause of American independence.
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The Stamp Act
The Stamp Act of 1765 imposed the first direct British tax on American colonists, igniting widespread protest and setting the stage for rebellion.
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The Coercive Acts
Learn how Britain's Coercive Acts, aimed at punishing Massachusetts for the Boston Tea Party, encouraged rebellion in the Thirteen Colonies.
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The Townshend Acts
The Townshend Acts of 1767-68 imposed heavy taxes on American colonists, sparking widespread protests and setting the stage for the American Revolution.
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The Navigation Acts
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.
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Jamestown
In 1607, settlers founded Jamestown, the first English colony in North America. Its emphasis on democracy influenced the founding principles of the United States.
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The First Great Awakening
The First Great Awakening revived Christianity across the American colonies, introducing a new era of religious practice and community involvement.