Colonial America


• US History Map
  Early history of all the Colonists in North America. Series of really clear maps. After reading the students will be ready to try the European Colonists Challenge.
  
  
• The New World
  The trailer of Terrance Mallacks film "The New World" - good to get students thinking about colonists and native people.
  
  
• Jamestown Settlement
  The Jamestown Settlement is a visitor centre of a typical early settlement.
  
  
• Original 13 Colonies
  Guided tour of the original English colonies.
  
  Revolution in the Colonies
  
  
• Spreading the Word of Revolution
  Audio, video and animation on the causes of the American Revolution. Includes Questions. Very Good.
  
  
• Give Me Liberty
  A complete study plan around the Revolution. Includes audio and assessment material. (For more advanced students.)
  
  
• The American Revolution
  Colonial Williamsburg website on the American Revolution. Contains loads of notes and images. Clear sections covering: Empire & Nations 1750-1753; Roads to Revolution 1765-1775; War & Upheaval 1776-1783; Continuing Revolutions 1784-1800.
  
  
• Colonial Williamsburg
  An 18th/19th century re-creation based on events before and around the American War of Independence.
  
  
• History Channel
  American Revolution resources (Ads are shown prior to video clips).
  
  
• Revolutionary America Animation
  Very clear animation with audio and text explaining the revolution. Nice resource for all students.
  
  
• Battles of Concord & Lexington
  Animation about these battles in the state of Massachusetts.
  
  
• Revolution Map and Timeline
  Timeline of the Revolution presented through a map. Also includes other maps on Colonial America, Slavery and Civil War among others.
  
  
• Portrait of George Washington
  Interactive portrait on the First President. Some great notes and quite unusual format.
  
  
• Searching for George Washington
  YouTube video from the History Channel.
  
  
• BBC Radio 4 - In Our Time
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the first President of the US, George Washington, and the people and ideas that caused the American Revolution.
  
  
• Revolution & Early America
  Lesson plans and primary resources from Stanford University. (Might be a bit much for the ordinary student - but teachers will find them useful.)

The Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution

• Ratification of the Constitution
  A mapping resource showing when the various states approved the new Constitution between 1787 and 1790.
  
  
• Interactive Image - Declaration of Independence
  Shows who the various personalities were in a famous painting called "The Declaration of Independence"
  
  
• 10 Minute Guide to the US Constitution
  An infographic that could be printed for classroom use.
  
  
  

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