Wonderscape
History Kids: From the French and Indian War to the First Continental Congress
In this educational video, we explore the events leading up to the American Revolution and the establishment of a democratic system in the United States. From the French and Indian War to the Stamp Act and the Boston Tea Party, we delve...
Cerebellum
The Declaration Of Independence - Continental Congress 1774
The Declaration of Independence, written in 1776, is critical for American citizens to understand their importance in defining their freedoms and the foundation of democracy. This video looks at the path Americans took to Independence...
Reading Through History
History Brief: The Second Continental Congress and the Olive Branch Petition
In this video, Second Continental Congress meets and George Washington is selected to lead the Continental Army. For teaching resources to accompany this video series, click here: http://amzn.to/2rwik9g *** Like our Facebook page:...
Cerebellum
The Declaration Of Independence - 2nd Continental Congress 1775
The Declaration of Independence, written in 1776, is critical for American citizens to understand their importance in defining their freedoms and the foundation of democracy. This video looks at the second constitutional congress in 1775...
Makematic
Constitutional Convention
From the Albany Congress to the Constitutional Convention of 1787, this timeline explores the critical events that shaped the creation of the United States Constitution.
One Minute History
Founding Brothers - Thomas Jefferson and John Adams - One Minute History
John Adams recruits Thomas Jefferson to draft the Declaration of Independence at the Second Continental Congress. Jefferson writes, Adams edits. After the American Revolution, their friendship flourishes in the courts of Europe, where...
One Minute History
108 Founding Brothers - One Minute History
John Adams recruits Thomas Jefferson to draft the Declaration of Independence at the Second Continental Congress. Jefferson writes, Adams edits. After the American Revolution, their friendship flourishes in the courts of Europe, where...
Reading Through History
American Revolution: Declaration of Independence
http://readingthroughhistory.com/ In this video, the guns of Ticonderoga arrive outside of Boston, the British flee the city, and the Second Continental Congress declares independence.
Mr. Beat
Boston and Philadelphia Compared
Boston and Philadelphia. Or...Beantown and The City of Brotherly Love. Two major east coast cities in the United States, both part of the Northeast Megalopolis (echo) (mwhahahahahaha) a part of the country that contains more than 17...
Cerebellum
America's Documents Of Freedom 1775-1786 - The Articles Of Confederation 1776
The documents our predecessors left for us contain a written record of our history, and bear witness to why we are who we are and how our democracy evolved. In this video we look at the documents that come from the tumultuous...
Cerebellum
America's Documents Of Freedom 1775-1786 - The State Constitutions 1776-1781 And The Virginia Statute For Religious Freedom (1786
The documents our predecessors left for us contain a written record of our history, and bear witness to why we are who we are and how our democracy evolved. In this video we look at the documents that come from the tumultuous...
One Minute History
064 The 4th of July - One Minute History
July 4, 1776 - The 56 delegates of the Second Continental Congress sign the Declaration of Independence, leading to the American Revolutionary War and the establishment of the United States of America. Colonists celebrate the first...
Mazz Media
American Revolution
This live-action video program is about the word American Revolution. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word American Revolution through use of video footage, photographs,...
Curated Video
Abigail Adams for Kids | Bedtime History
Embark on a journey through history with our captivating video on Abigail Adams, an extraordinary woman ahead of her time. Delve into the life of this influential figure, known for her intellect, activism, and unwavering support for...
Makematic
John Adams
Explore the life and legacy of John Adams, second President of the United States, and learn how he journeyed from the courtrooms of Boston to the highest office in the land.
Reading Through History
American Revolution: Battle of Bunker Hill
For teaching resources covering this content, check out our workbook: http://tinyurl.com/knldvdy Visit Our Website: http://readingthroughhistory.com/ This is the second American Revolution lesson in my 8th Grade US history class. In this...
Reading Through History
History Brief: The Intolerable Acts
http://readingthroughhistory.com/ Everything students need to know about the Intolerable Acts Transcript: The Intolerable Acts. Everything you need to know. King George III and the new British Prime Minister, Lord North, were furious...
HISTORY Channel
The Continental Congress
A fantastic video highlights the role of Thomas Jefferson at the Continental Congress, focusing on the language of the Declaration of Independence and its listing of grievances against the British government.
Classroom Clips
First Continental Congress (Part II)
Supplement your traditional textbook chapter with this instructional video on the first Continental Congress, which highlights key points such as the passage of the Intolerable Acts, boycott of British goods, and primary...
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Reading Through History: History Brief: The Second Continental Congress
In this video, Second Continental Congress meets and George Washington is selected to lead the Continental Army. [4:12]
PBS
Liberty's Kids Hd 108 the Second Continental Congress
A Liberty's Kids video that tells the story of the Second Continental Congress and George Washington's selection as General. [23:05]
PBS
Liberty's Kids Hd 111 Postmaster General Franklin
A Liberty's Kids video that tells the story of the Roya Mail Service sabotaging mail delivery and Ben Franklin being appointed Postmaster General by the Second Continental Congress. [23:05]
PBS
Liberty's Kids Hd 122 Places of Versailles
A Liberty's Kids video that tells the story of Benjamin Franklin visiting France to ask for French support and the arrival of Marquis de Lafayette to address the Second Continental Congress and serve in the Revolutionary War. [23:06]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Democratic Ideals in the Declaration of Independence
This video is a close reading of the beginnings of the Declaration of Independence to identify ideas of natural rights, social contract, limited government and popular sovereignty in the text. [7:52]