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Sign in or create an account to view this clipJohn Adams: Coercive Acts
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The British read the Interolable Acts to the people of Massachusetts in response to the Boston Tea Party. These acts brought Massachusetts under the control of the British government and closed the port of Boston until the colonists paid for the destroyed tea. The colonists are outraged by these new laws. -
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. -
Sign in or create an account to view this clipBet You Didn't Know: Revolutionary War Fun Facts
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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 clipGandhi: Reginald Dyer Testifies
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In this clip, British officer Reginald Dyer who ordered his troops to fire on peaceful protesters (resulting in the Jallianwala Bagh massacre) testifies in front of a committee where he justifies his actions. -
Sign in or create an account to view this clipJohn Adams: Boston Massacre Trials
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John Adams defends a group of hated British soldiers at their trials following the Boston Massacre. He contends that the soldiers were acting in self-defense and that they should be judged based only on facts and evidence. -
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 clipGive Me Liberty: Give Me Liberty, or Give Me Death!
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Patrick Henry gives his famous "Give me liberty, or give me death" speech in which he advocates for the colonies to become independent of the British empire through war. He claims that the colonists had tried everything to prevent war up to this point and that war is the only option left unless they want to be subjects of Great Britain and stripped of their liberties. -
Sign in or create an account to view this clipThe Charge of the Light Brigade: Battle Preparations
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British and French generals discuss their strategy to attack the Russians during the Battle of the Alma. During their preparations to assault the Russians, they dismiss the journalist, William Howard Russell, who is serving as the first known modern war correspondent and will eventually document the famous Charge of the Light Brigade. -
Sign in or create an account to view this clipNational Geographic: A Day in the Life Of King Tut
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Ever wonder how Egyptian royalty lived 3,000 years ago? In 1922, British archaeologist Howard Carter's discovery of an intact tomb revealed a wealth of artifacts and information that turned King Tut into a household name, and perhaps the most famous Egyptian to ever live. In this video, learn everything we know about "The Boy King," from his education to his expensive fashion. -
Sign in or create an account to view this clipLawrence of Arabia: The Secret Deal
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King Faisal tells British authorities that he is aware of their intention to divide Ottoman lands between themselves and the French. The authorities deny this intention, and T.E. Lawrence denies having knowledge of this secret deal. Once King Faisal leaves the room, one of the authorities explains the Sykes-Picot Agreement to T.E. Lawrence. The agreement would eventually create the borders of the modern Middle East.