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Colonial House: English Law in 17th Century
The settlers were colonists of England and so as a requirement had to follow English social rules and docterine. -
Colonial House: Social Customs for Women During the 17th Century
Power dynamics and social customs(dress and mannerisms) upheld in 17th century by women. -
The New World: Founding of Jamestown
English colonists, including John Smith and John Rolfe, arrive on new land via the Chesapeake Bay and are greeted by curious onlookers who are native to the land. This land will eventually become the Colony of Virginia. This scene foreshadows the end of the ancient civilization, the Powhatan. -
This Is America, Charlie Brown: Natives: The Saving Grace of the Pilgrims
As the Pilgrims were about to give up, a kind native named Samoset arrives to offer his guidance to help their colony succeed. He brings the native, Squanto, who teaches them about the land and how to plant crops. -
This Is America, Charlie Brown: Terms and Conditions of the New World
Charlie Brown narrates the journey and conditions of the settler's arrangement aboard the Mayflower to the new land of America. -
Sign in or create an account to view this clipThis Is America, Charlie Brown: Early Days in the Americas
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This clip illustrates the Pilgrims' early days in the Americas. The early days were difficult for the Pilgrims, as they struggled with disease and finding land to build their homes. -
Sign in or create an account to view this clipColonial House: Colonial Debts
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To pay for their voyage and materials to the new land, the colonists had to take out a loan, promising to repay their debts with materials from the new land. -
Sign in or create an account to view this clipJohn Adams: Declaration of Colonial Rights
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John Dickinson reads a summary of The Declaration and Resolves written by the First Continental Congress. The Declaration is the colonists' response to the Intolerable Acts and other objectionable actions performed by Great Britain. During the reading, John Adam expresses his disapproval of Congress' approach to the issues. -
Sign in or create an account to view this clipColonial House: Food in Early Settlements
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Food was scarce to the colonists due to the limited carrying capacity in the ship when sailing. They had to be presice on what food they could bring that would last their 4 month journey to the new country and many monthes after their arrival -
Sign in or create an account to view this clipColonial House: Not Enough Workers
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This clip shows that labor shortage and a lack of resources led to a need of cheap labor for colonists.
