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Jabzy
Anglo-Powhatan Wars - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Anglo-Powhatan Wars
Weird History
The Brideships of Jamestown
Jamestown, Virginia, arose as the first permanent English settlement in the New World, largely thanks to the strength and resilience of the Jamestown colony brides. The initial group of settlers, all male, arrived and built James Fort in...
Hip Hughes History
The House of Burgesses Explained
A short lecture on the origins and importance of the House of Burgesses. Perfect for Social Studies students, lifelong learners and the cray cray on the internets.
Hip Hughes History
The Jamestown Colony Explained: US History Review
A short look at the basic of the founding and early development of the Jamestown Colony in what would become the colony of Virginia.
Cerebellum
Colonization Of North America: English Settlements - The Jamestown Settlement
Examines the establishment of Roanoke in 1585; the successful settlement of Jamestown, Virginia; the roles of Captain John Smith, Pocahontas and Chief Powhatan; the settlement of Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1620; Plymouth Rock and the...
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of the United States: The Southeastern Region: Virginia
This clip explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of Virginia.
Curated Video
Adding Textual Features in Informational Writing
In this video, the teacher explains how to enhance readers' understanding in informational texts by adding textual features. They emphasize the importance of identifying areas of unclear information and thinking from the perspective of a...
Cerebellum
Colonization Of North America: English Settlements - Prosperity In Virginia
Examines the establishment of Roanoke in 1585; the successful settlement of Jamestown, Virginia; the roles of Captain John Smith, Pocahontas and Chief Powhatan; the settlement of Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1620; Plymouth Rock and the...
Khan Academy
US History Overview 1: Jamestown to the Civil War
Complete with territory maps, photos, and interesting anecdotes, this video covers the major events of American History, roughly from 1754 to 1865. Plymouth and Jamestown are mentioned at the beginning of the video, but the speaker...
Crash Course
When is Thanksgiving? Colonizing America
Discover the first attempts made to colonize and establish the first permanent English colonies in the North American region, from Sir Walter Raleigh's colony at Roanoke and settlement at Jamestown, Virginia to colonies in Maryland and...
Curated OER
World History of Colonial America 1497 - 1763
A fast-paced history of the colonization of North America takes viewers through almost 300 years of world history in just over six minutes! The major explorations, first settlements, and claims of land made by a variety of countries are...
Other
Preservation Virgina: Captain John Smith
This resource provides a biography about Captain John Smith, an important historical figure in the settlement of America. The site also includes a portrait. Includes video (2 minutes, 57 seconds). Requires Adobe Flash.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Crash Course Us History: Colonizing America
John Green teaches you about the (English) colonies in what is now the United States. He covers the first permanent English colony at Jamestown, Virginia, the various theocracies in Massachusetts, the feudal kingdom in Maryland, and even...
Have Fun With History
Have Fun With History: Jamestown, Williamsburg, & Yorktown
U.S. military personnel take a tour of Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Yorktown, VA in the 1960's, viewing the major attractions and learning the history of these colonial cities and their involvement during the Revolutionary War.
Have Fun With History
Have Fun With History: Old Point Comfort
Old Point Comfort was chosen by Captain John Smith as a fortification to protect the entrance to the James River and the colony at Jamestown, Virginia. [2:00]
Crash Course
Crash Course Us History #2: When Is Thanksgiving? Colonizing America
In this Crash Course video, John Green teaches you about the (English) colonies in what is now the United States. He covers the first permanent English colony at Jamestown, Virginia, the various theocracies in Massachusetts, the feudal...
PBS
Nova: Pocahontas Revealed: Touching the Past
Watch a brief movie of Anne "Little Fawn" Richardson who discusses Pocahontas, Powhatan, and the misunderstandings between the Jamestown settlers and the Indians.
Have Fun With History
Have Fun With History: Jamestown Settlement
A short, animated presentation of the ship landing and the building of Jamestown - the first permanent English settlement in North America.
Other
Jamestown Rediscovery: Statue of John Smith
Brief biographical information about John Smith. Includes details about his personality and a photograph of a statue erected in his honor in 1909.
HipHughes History
You Tube: The House of Burgesses Explained
Watch a video that gives a brief history of the lost colony of Roanoke and Jamestown, the first permanent English colony in the New World. The charter of the Virginia Colony was the basis of the House of Burgesses. [5:27]