Civil and Revolutionary Wars
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Jean Fritz & Revolutionary War Figures
With pictures from six of her popular biographies for young readers, Jean Fritz weaves together the
lives of Ben Franklin, Patrick Henry, Sam Adams, Paul Revere, John Hancock and King George
and dramatizes their roles in the formation of the United States as a nation.
Revolutionary War Video Quiz
Depicts key events and people before and during the American Revolution, as well as includes
interactive quizzes for students.
Old Glory
The story of the American flag is told, from Revolutionary War days to the present. Viewers see
many of the flags that have flown over the United States: the Join or Die, the Don't Tread On Me,
the Continental Colors, and, of course, the Stars and Stripes, while learning the historical
background of each one. Youngsters learn what the flags symbolize, what the various parts mean,
and how to maintain and properly display the American flag. A special section explains how the flag
prompted Francis Scott Key to write "The Star Spangled Banner" and tells when and under what
circumstances the Pledge of Allegiance was written. Fun facts, such as the far-flung places the
Stars and Stripes have been flown, why our flag is known as Old Glory, and the world's largest flag,
are presented.
Slavery & Albolition Video Quiz
Explores slavery in the United States, includes quiz questions throughout the video, as well as
illustrates which states promoted slavery, for economic reasons, and which states protested slavery.
The Fight for Independence
Talks about the causes for the Revolutionary War, describes the famous leaders of this war, like
Jefferson and Washington, as well as discusses America's justifications for the war.
The Fight for Independence Video Quiz
Examines the American Revolution by looking at the causes for this revolution, lists many of the
acts and laws forced upon colonists, as well as quizzes students on this material
Equality and Civil Rights
Looks into the issues of equality and civil rights, elaborates on what rights humans have, and also
addresses rights for women and for those who are disabled
Equality and Civil Rights Video Quiz
Examines the history of the Civil Rights Movement in America, details some of the protests and
demonstrations that took place, and also defines the rights humans have.
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Civil and Revolutionary Wars
We The People Series
153-short video segment series from Slim Goodbody
Road to Revolution Series
4-part series from Mazzarella Media
Government Series
14-part series from Worldwide Academics
Stand Up for Freedom: The Civil Rights
Movement in America
This video explores the Civil Rights Movement in America and highlights the events and people who
impacted it. Learn about Rosa Parks, the Montgomery Bus Boycott, the March for Freedom, Martin
Luther King, Jr., and the laws enacted for equality.
Heroes of Freedom: Harriet Tubman & Rosa
Parks
TALL Tales and Legends: Paul Revere
Written and developed for young learners, the life and times of Harriet Tubman and Rosa Parks will
come alive for children in this live-action program about two of America's most enduring heroes of
freedom. Stirring dramatizations and historically accurate reenactments, photographs and colorful
maps help tell their stories. Take your students on an impossible field trip to 1830 and the cotton
fields of a southern plantation. Have them experience what life was like for an enslaved person.
Then transport them to 1955 to a bus stop in Montgomery, Alabama where they can experience the
unfairness of segregation. Using this program in your classroom will help to reach students with a
variety of learning and information acquisition styles.
Recognize how legends are built around real people and events from American history and
compare different authors' treatment of a story. Paul Revere saved many colonists' by warning them
of a British surprise attack during his famous 'midnight ride.'
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