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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 colonists revolted against the British. -
Peabody's Improbable History: Surrender of Cornwallis
Peabody and Sherman visit America near the end of the Revolutionary War. They find out that Cornwallis cannot surrender because he lost his sword, so they help him find it. This is a comical take on the events that transpired on October 19, 1781, when British General Charles Cornwallis formally surrendered 8,000 British soldiers and seamen to a French and American force at Yorktown, Virginia. Cornwallis' surrender brought the American Revolution to a close. -
America: The Story of Us: The American Revolutionary Party
The American Revolutionary Party prepares to face off against British Warships whilst writing the Declaration of Independence. -
Liberty's Kids: Thomas Paine's Common Sense
Thomas Paine explains to Ben Franklin, James, Sarah, and Moses his new publication, Common Sense, one of the most influential pamphlets at the start of the American Revolution. Paine explains that, in the pamphlet, he explains the American Revolution in a simple manner for the ordinary person and makes the case for total independence from Britain. Paine states that he hopes to change public opinion about remaining loyal to the King of England. -
Bet You Didn't Know: Revolutionary War Fun Facts
This clip describes some lesser-known facts about the American Revolutionary War. It mentions that there were actually two Boston Tea Parties and that Paul Revere did not ride alone. William Dawes, Samuel Prescott, and 40 additional men ended up joining Revere to warn fellow patriots that British troops were approaching Lexington. Also, African Americans, Native Americans, women, and pirates known as privateers supported the colonists' effort to gain independence from Great Britain. -
Sign in or create an account to view this clipSchoolhouse Rock!: The Shot Heard 'Round the World
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This music video summarizes the American Revolutionary War. It highlights some of the events that took place, such as the Battle of Bunker Hill and the involvement of Spain and France. -
Sign in or create an account to view this clipApril Morning: Midnight Ride
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In a scene that reanimates Paul Revere's midnight ride, Moses Cooper rides through the night to alert the colonists that British forces are approaching Concord. He tells them to summon the militia, and they do so after contemplating their situation. -
Sign in or create an account to view this clipLiberty's Kids: The Boston Tea Party
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This clip illustrates the Boston Tea Party, a political protest by the Sons of Liberty. The Sons of Liberty explain their reason for the protest: they believe the taxes imposed by the British, such as the Sugar Act and the Stamp Act, are unfair, and they have no say in the law whatsoever. This clip also depicts the dumping of the tea at the Boston Harbor. -
Sign in or create an account to view this clipLiberty's Kids: Siege of Yorktown
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The American Continental Army begins a siege against the British in Yorktown, Virginia. General Cornwallis finally surrenders after many days of resistance when the Continental Army closes in on them. -
Sign in or create an account to view this clipLiberty's Kids: The Hessians
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General Washington tells James about the Hessians, German soldiers who are siding with the British in the war. Because the colonists are vastly outnumbered, Washington suggests encouraging Congress to issue a proclamation of independence in order to gain French support.
