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The Revolution Moves South After the British struggled to defeat the Americans and the Continental army in the North they elected to, under the command of the newly appointed General Clinton, move South where they had more support. This move took the heat off of Washington's army which spent a very rough winter at Valley Forge. Where it not for the leadership of Washington and his decision to winter there with the troops this might have been the end of the Continental Army. The British would encounter immediate success in the South at places such as Savanah Georgia and Charlestown South Carolina. In the end however the Southern campaign would stall and the British would be trapped between the strengthened Continental army of George Washington and the French navy and loose at the decisive battle of Yorktown and loosing the war. Make sure to watch the video all the way to the end and then follow the links to do the edpuzzle and complete the quizlet! Hit like and subscribe if you found this video helpful. Share with the community. Leave a comment answering the question: Many historians have debated the Greatness of George Washington. He was not a man of letters like Jefferson and he was not a politician or luminary like Adams or Franklin. Washington at times has been highly regarded and at other times his esteem in the eyes of historians has diminished. What do you think was Washington a great leader or is he over rated? For additional reading you can go to the American Yawp Follow these links for readings from the American Yawp: https://www.americanyawp.com/text/05-the-american-revolution/#V_The_War_for_Independence Follow this link to use edpuzzle: To use Quizlet to review this information follow this link: Now that you have watched the video please join the conversation and answer the question from the video's title in the comment section. Let us know what you think!

Opening Battles of the Revolutionary War This video will begin with a brief discussion of Lexington and Concord and the tactics used by the colonists. The video then moves to the battle of Ticonderoga. Here in upstate New York the patriots gain a studing victory and sieze much needed artillery pieces by catching the unprepared British completly off guard. These artillery pieces are then moved down to Boston on Bunker hill. This leads to the Battle of Bunker Hill which actually takes place on Breeds HIll. After the Battle of Bunker Hill the British are forced to evactuate Boston, despite winning the battle although they suffered heavy losses. After the Battle of Boston the British retreat to New York. After the Battle of Bunker Hill the colonists offer the Olive Branch Petition which is completely ignored. Then with the publication of Thomas Paine's Common Sense the die is cast. Make sure to watch the video all the way to the end and then follow the links to do the edpuzzle and complete the quizlet! Hit like and subscribe if you found this video helpful. Share with the community. Leave a comment answering the question: Could the Revolution have been prevented if the king had replied to the colonists? For additional reading you can go to the American Yawp Follow these links for readings from the American Yawp: https://www.americanyawp.com/text/05-the-american-revolution/#V_The_War_for_Independence Follow this link to use edpuzzle: To use Quizlet to review this information follow this link: Now that you have watched the video please join the conversation and answer the question from the video's title in the comment section. Let us know what you think!

Declaration of Independence In this video you will learn about the writing of the Declaration of Independence. You will learn that the Declaration originally spoke against slavery but that portion was stricken from the document in order to bring the Southern colonies on board. The Declaration was intended for the sole pupose of expressing the reasons for the 13 colonies desire to seperate from Great Britain. Many of the important ideas expressed in the Declaration were actually derived from the thinking of John Locke. Ideas such as inalienable rights where taken from the ideas first epressed by Locke. The video will also discuss why some colonists may have opposed The video will close with a reading of the first portions of the Declaration. Make sure to watch the video all the way to the end and then follow the links to do the edpuzzle and complete the quizlet! Hit like and subscribe if you found this video helpful. Share with the community. Leave a comment answering the question: Which is the most important right Life, Liberty, or Property (Happiness)? For additional reading you can go to the American Yawp Follow these links for readings from the American Yawp: https://www.americanyawp.com/text/05-the-american-revolution/#IV_Independence Follow this link to use edpuzzle: To use Quizlet to review this information follow this link: Now that you have watched the video please join the conversation and answer the question from the video's title in the comment section. Let us know what you think!

Events Leading to Revolution In this video you will learn about the events and disagreements that lead the British Colonists to rebel. The video will begin with a description of the Proclomation of 1763 and then move on to Acts of Parliament such as the Sugar Act and the Quartering Act. The video will describe how acts such as the Stamp Act of 1765 were a result of Great Britain trying to pay for the French and Indian War and how the colonists viewed this taxation as unjust because they were not represented in Parlaiment. After being taxed with out having representation, which in the colonists view was unjust, groups such as the Sons of Liberty began to protest. The Gaspee, a British naval vessel, was burned by angry protestors off the coast of Massachusettes. Other significant protests included the Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party. I response to these protests you will learn that the British government chose to enforce even stricter laws on the colonies. These became known as the intolerable acts and only served to further drive the colonies away from Britain. Make sure to watch the video all the way to the end and then follow the links to do the edpuzzle and complete the quizlet! Hit like and subscribe if you found this video helpful. Share with the community. Leave a comment answering the question: Were the colonists complaints about taxation justified or were they just whiners? For additional reading you can go to the American Yawp Follow these links for readings from the American Yawp: https://www.americanyawp.com/text/05-the-american-revolution/#II_The_Origins_of_the_American_Revolution https://www.americanyawp.com/text/05-the-american-revolution/#III_The_Causes_of_the_American_Revolution Follow this link to use edpuzzle: To use Quizlet to review this information follow this link: Now that you have watched the video please join the conversation and answer the question from the video's title in the comment section. Let us know what you think!

English Colonies This video describes the founding of the first successful English colonies in North America. It discusses the colonies of Jamestown, the Massachusetts Bay Colony and Rhode Island. Some of the colonies are more successful than others and already, at this early stage of development, patterns can be seen that will lead the colonies to break away from England. Jamestown struggles initially as the settlers seek their fortunes and neglect to understand that their primary challenge was survival. Eventually a member of the colony, John Smith, leads the colonists to the habits and patterns of behavior that will enable them to survive their ordeal. While Jamestown was founded for financial gain the colonies of Massachusetts Bay and Rhode Island were founded for Religious reasons. John Winthrop, the leader of the Puritans of Massachusetts Bay, leads his colony as they flee the religious persecution the Puritans experienced in England. Ironically Roger Williams, the founder of Rhode Island, was fleeing the religious persecution of the Puritans. The Puritan leaders kicked him out of Massachusetts Bay because he practiced religion in a way they deemed to be heretical. This is the beginning of the principles of freedom of religion that still influence the United States today. It was during this colonial time period that you also see the first rebellion that is due to a lack of representation in government. Bacons rebellion can be seen as an early expression of the colonial desire for government that is considerate of the needs of the governed. Make sure to watch the video all the way to the end and then follow the links to do the edpuzzle and complete the quizlet! Hit like and subscribe if you found this video helpful. Share with the community. Leave a comment answering the question: How did the presence of women make the English colonies different from the Spanish? Where the English colonies more successful as a result of the presence of women? For additional reading you can go to the American Yawp Follow these links for readings from the American Yawp: https://www.americanyawp.com/text/03-british-north-america/#IV_New_Colonies https://www.americanyawp.com/text/03-british-north-america/#V_Riot_Rebellion_and_Revolt Follow this link to use edpuzzle: To use Quizlet to review this information follow this link: Now that you have watched the video please join the conversation and answer the question from the video's title in the comment section. Let us know what you think!

The Developement of the English Colonies In this video you will learn about the interaction between Native American Civilizations, African Civilizations, and Europeans that was sparked by the European discovery of what to them was a new world. Christopher Columbus sailed across the Atlantic and landed on the Carribbean island of Hispaniola in 1492. This voyage brought the Native Cultures and the Europeans together. The Portugese in the years prior to this encounter had sailed along the coast of Africa and had learned of the trade in African Slaves. When the monarchs of Spain outlawed the enslavement of the Native peoples in the Americas the Spanish turned to the thriving slave trade in Africa for their source of labour. It was thus the European exploration of Africa and the transatlantic crossing tha brought the civilizations of three continents into contact with one another. These different cultures and ways of life often came into conflict with one another. This interaction goes on to this day and shapes the societies of both North and South America. Make sure to watch the video all the way to the end and then follow the links to do the edpuzzle and complete the quizlet! Hit like and subscribe if you found this video helpful. Share with the community. Leave a comment answering the question: How did the presence of women make the English colonies different from the Spanish? Where the English colonies more successful as a result of the presence of women? For additional reading you can go to the American Yawp Follow these links for readings from the American Yawp: https://www.americanyawp.com/text/03-british-north-america/#IV_New_Colonies https://www.americanyawp.com/text/03-british-north-america/#V_Riot_Rebellion_and_Revolt Follow this link to use edpuzzle: To use Quizlet to review this information follow this link: Now that you have watched the video please join the conversation and answer the question from the video's title in the comment section. Let us know what you think!

Spanish Colonies of the New World In this video you will learn about the arrival of the Spanish Conquistadors following Columbus' discovery of the New World. You will learn about people such as Francisco Pizzaro, who encountered and conquered the Incas, as well as Hernan Cortes and others. You will also learn about Spanish colonial life. This will include the Encomienda system as well as the rigid social structure that developed through out the Spanish colonial world. You will learn about Peninsularies, and Creoles as well as Mestizos, Native Americans and slaves. Make sure to watch the video all the way to the end and then follow the links to do the edpuzzle and complete the quizlet! Hit like and subscribe if you found this video helpful. For additional reading you can go to the American Yawp Follow these links for readings from the American Yawp: http://www.americanyawp.com/text/01-the-new-world/#IV_Spanish_Exploration_and_Conquest http://www.americanyawp.com/text/02-colliding-cultures/#II_Spanish_America Follow this link to use edpuzzle: https://edpuzzle.com/media/61b7caf4a1563e42c4524ba0 To use Quizlet to review this information follow this link: https://quizlet.com/_a20xnn?x=1jqt&i=45qdpy Now that you have watched the video please join the conversation and answer the question from the video's title in the comment section. Let us know what you think!

In this video you will learn about the interaction between Native American Civilizations, African Civilizations, and Europeans that was sparked by the European discovery of what to them was a new world. Christopher Columbus sailed across the Atlantic and landed on the Carribbean island of Hispaniola in 1492. This voyage brought the Native Cultures and the Europeans together. The Portugese in the years prior to this encounter had sailed along the coast of Africa and had learned of the trade in African Slaves. When the monarchs of Spain outlawed the enslavement of the Native peoples in the Americas the Spanish turned to the thriving slave trade in Africa for their source of labour. It was thus the European exploration of Africa and the transatlantic crossing that brought the civilizations of three continents into contact with one another. These different cultures and ways of life often came into conflict with one another. This interaction goes on to this day and shapes the societies of both North and South America. Make sure to watch the video all the way to the end and then follow the links to do the edpuzzle and complete the quizlet! Hit like and follow if you found this video helpful. For additional reading you can go to the American Yawp Follow these links for readings from the American Yawp:
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