Lesson 1: What Were the British Colonies in America Like in the 1770s?
The American Founders (Video)
The American Founders drew on a number of basic ideas and experiences to create the kind of government they believed would best protect the natural rights of Americans and promote the common good. Get introduced to some of the Founders in today's episode!
The Founding of the 13 Colonies (Video)
The U.S. is 50 states strong today, but it began as 13 small colonies. Can you name them?
The History of Colonial America (Video)
The video describes characteristics of the the three main groups of the 13 colonies: New England, Middle and Southern. Students will learn about geography, education, religion, economic systems, social patterns, and treatment and enslavement of African-Americans in the regions.
