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The American Revolutionary War

Learn the causes and the details of the American Revolutionary War. Each FREE video below adds a different perspective to the war and the times which helped forge our nation's beginnings.

War of Independence

The Boston Tea Party 1773
On a cold evening in December of 1773, a small band of patriots made history when they dumped three ships worth of valuable tea into Boston Harbor. This protest against unfair taxation was one of the final incidents...

The Declaration of Independence set to music
Michael Greenspan and family have set the first few lines of the Declaration of Independence to music, making it fun and easy to learn a bit of this very important document. MP3 and other downloads are available.

The Story of Our Independence
Our United States heritage centers around the Declaration of Independence, the men who framed it and those who fought to secure it. This presentation includes all the iconic symbols, people and scenes in our struggle to...

Americans: 1776
Dramatization presenting a view of everyday life during the time of the American Revolution. Shows the crafts, ways of life, and the differences of attitudes among various types of people living in the colonies.

Betsy Ross
An early silent rendition of the tradional Betsy Ross story - George Washington commissions Miss Ross to construct a flag from his design.

War of Independence - U.S. Navy
This short presentation covers the growth of the navy and gives a general history of the causes and course of the Revolutionary War from Lexington and Concord to Yorktown.

American Revolution: Force of Citizens
From the ride of Paul Revere through the surrender at Yorktown, this film llustrates & highlights the major events of the conflict with Great Britain. Included is the aftermath of the war & the formations of early government.

The Revolutionary War
The Revolutionary War was our nation's struggle for independence from British Rule. This segment of Promise of Freedom is a well-produced and easy to understand presentation of that conflict.

Colonial Williamsburg: Travelogue - 1954
Williamsburg was founded in 1693 and was the capitol of the 13 colonies until the war for Independence. It was restored to its 18th century appearance in the 1930s and guests have been visiting Williamsburg ever since.

Sea Power during the Revolutionary War
The Colonial Navy, a rag-tag fleet of ships struggle against the British. The intervention of the French Navy helped to win superiority over supply lines of the British and force victory for the colonies.

Lexington and Concord
A walkthrough of the towns and history of Lexington and Concord - sites of the first battles with the British at the beginning of the American Revolution. See the site which birthed the shot heard around the world.

Continental Congress
This is a very short overview of the formation and activities of the Continental Congress in Philadelphia. It also contains short scenes of the Boston Tea Party and the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

George Washington at Valley Forge
George Washington is confronted by the dismal state of the troops at Valley Forge. Visions lead him to believe that the colonies will win the revolution. From the anthology series, One Step Beyond (similar to the Twilight Zone).

Colonial Coloring Page
Sometimes it's fun to just sit down and color. Color online or download for home or classroom use.

Fort Ticonderoga
This strategic fort played a role in both the French and Indian war and the American Revolutionary war. A walkthrough and history of the fort and the commanders who used it under French, British, then American rule.

Energy: The American Experience
Energy sources, machines and inventions that drive industry and are part of our everyday lives are chronicled from colonial times and the revolutionary war through the 1970s.

America at 200
It's an assault on the senses which may require a warning for those sensitive to flashing lights. The Fourth of July has been celebrated in many ways - but probably never like this again. This little gem is from way back...

Related Subject: Colonial America

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