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American History (1600s - 1700s)

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This playlist provides clips that illustrate key moments in American History in the 1600s and 1700s.

John Adams: XYZ Affair

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In the midst of a hostile relationship between the United States and France, Thomas Jefferson reads a memo from the French prime minister. The memo states that the U.S. must pay a $250,000 bribe to French officials and issue a $10 million loan to the government before the two countries can begin formal negotiations. John Adams suggests a plan to prepare for war, while Thomas Jefferson criticizes his willingness to wage war.

Clips

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April Morning: Midnight Ride

In a scene that reanimates Paul Revere's midnight ride, Moses Cooper rides through the night to a...

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Schoolhouse Rock!: The Shot Heard 'Round the World

This music video summarizes the American Revolutionary War. It highlights some of the events that...

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Schoolhouse Rock!: No More Kings

A great, kid-friendly overview of how and why the American colonies were formed and why the colon...

4

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John Adams: Declaration of Independence

Congress approves the Declaration of Independence which states that the colonies must be free and...

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Liberty's Kids: Voting For Independence

The Second Continental Congress votes to declare independence from Great Britain then refines the...

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02:22

The Simpsons: Witch Trials

The Simpsons illustrates the prosecutions and hearings that occurred during the Salem Witch Trial...

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01:28

The Ben Stiller Show: The Witches of Salem

This clip is a satirical look at the Salem Witch trials that illustrates the onslaught that began...

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03:05

Schoolhouse Rock!: Fireworks

This clip explains the Declaration of Independence and why it was drafted. It also mentions key p...

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01:39

Liberty's Kids: The Second Continental Congress

This clip illustrates the debate that occurred during The Second Continental Congress, which took...

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04:24

Liberty's Kids: The First Attack

The colonists, including Major General Joseph Warren, fight the British at Bunker Hill. This clip...

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01:37

Liberty's Kids: The Hessians

General Washington tells James about the Hessians, German soldiers who are siding with the Britis...

12

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04:07

Liberty's Kids: The Boston Tea Party

This clip illustrates the Boston Tea Party, a political protest by the Sons of Liberty. The Sons ...

13

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04:53

Liberty's Kids: Siege of Yorktown

The American Continental Army begins a siege against the British in Yorktown, Virginia. General C...

14

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04:12

The Patriot: Go To War Scene

Colonists rally together to discuss the importance of building their own, American nation to prot...

15

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03:05

Liberty's Kids: Thomas Paine's Common Sense

Thomas Paine explains to Ben Franklin, James, Sarah, and Moses his new publication, Common Sense,...

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04:49

Mel-O-Toons: The Story of Christopher Columbus

This clip gives an overview of the story of Christopher Columbus and his journey to the Americas....

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04:12

Hare We Go: Columbus' Voyage

Queen Isabella of Spain funds Christopher Columbus' voyage to the New World, and Bugs Bunny tags ...

18

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05:22

With Honors: Genius of the Constitution

Professor Pitkannan conducts a Harvard class discussion centered around the novelty of the United...

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03:01

Schoolhouse Rock!: The Preamble

This video introduces the Preamble to the Constitution and helps students understand the purpose ...

20

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02:38

Bet You Didn't Know: History of Thanksgiving

This clip discusses the history of Thanksgiving and acknowledges the different events and people ...

21

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02:38

Bet You Didn't Know: Revolutionary War Fun Facts

This clip describes some lesser-known facts about the American Revolutionary War. It mentions tha...

22

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01:32

History: The Founding of the 13 Colonies

This clip provides a succinct overview of the founding of the 13 original U.S. colonies.

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03:49

Pocahontas: Mine, Mine, Mine

The colonists arrive to the New World and start digging on Native American soil in search of gold...

24

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04:00

The New World: Founding of Jamestown

English colonists, including John Smith and John Rolfe, arrive on new land via the Chesapeake Bay...

25

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03:09

John Adams: Olive Branch Petition

After the colonists sent the Olive Branch Petition to King George, they received a response known...

26

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02:35

John Adams: Coercive Acts

The British read the Interolable Acts to the people of Massachusetts in response to the Boston Te...

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04:45

Give Me Liberty: Give Me Liberty, or Give Me Death!

Patrick Henry gives his famous "Give me liberty, or give me death" speech in which he advocates f...

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04:09

Adam Ruins Everything: The Real Story of Pocahontas

Adam gives a contextualized and cited account of the true story of Pocahontas and the first perma...

29

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02:47

Adam Ruins Everything: The Regulars Are Coming

Adam explains the true story of Paul Revere's Midnight Ride, in which he and other individuals al...

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02:39

Liberty's Kids: John Adams & The Boston Massacre

James confronts John Adams about his defending British troops at the Boston Massacre. This illust...

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04:42

Liberty's Kids: Slavery in the Colonies

Sarah, Henri, and James meet Phillis Wheatley, a famous poet who was also a slave.

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02:15

Crash Course: Bacon's Rebellion

A brief summary of Bacon's Rebellion.

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02:56

John Adams: Declaration of Colonial Rights

John Dickinson reads a summary of The Declaration and Resolves written by the First Continental C...

34

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03:19

Reversal of Fortune: Why Help Guilty People?

Sunny challenges the class to not advocate for the guilty man, stating that by doing so they are ...

35

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01:42

Captain Fantastic: What is the Bill of Rights?

Ben proves to Harper that his children learn effectively through his own education system when sh...

36

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02:03

Ask History: Electoral College

This clip provides a concise overview of the electoral college in the United States. It explains ...

37

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03:19

John Adams: Proclamation of Neutrality

Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton dispute whether or not to issue a formal Proclamation of ...

38

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03:51

John Adams: The Jay Treaty

This clip illustrates the controversial nature of the Jay Treaty with Great Britain. The United S...

39

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03:06

John Adams: Boston Massacre Trials

John Adams defends a group of hated British soldiers at their trials following the Boston Massacr...

40

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03:12

John Adams: XYZ Affair

In the midst of a hostile relationship between the United States and France, Thomas Jefferson rea...

41

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02:15

John Adams: Alien and Sedition Acts

John Adams reads several provisions from the Alien and Sedition Acts and appears concerned at the...

42

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02:20

Brooklyn Nine-Nine: Manhattan Club

Jake and Gina go undercover in order to sneak into the Manhattan Club, using their made-up wealth...

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02:00

The Break-Up: Twelve Lemons

Brooke asks Gary to bring her home twelve lemons, and he shows up with three. In the conversation...

44

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01:05

Monster Math Squad: Medium Lilly

Which one of the Monster Math Squad is medium?

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03:15

Monster Math Squad: Pairs of Socks

Monster Math Squad assists a monster with identifying pairs of socks.

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01:37

Odd Squad: No Presents for Ms. O

On Christmas Eve, Ms. O is surprised to learn from Santa that she is on his naughty list. Santa s...