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Africans in America: Revolution (1750–1805), Part 2, Interview with Thomas J. Davis, Professor of History, Arizona State University and au...
directed by Orlando Bagwell, 1951- and Susan Bellows, fl. 1989; produced by Susan Bellows, fl. 1989 and Orlando Bagwell, 1951-, WGBH Boston; interview by Orlando Bagwell, 1951-, in Africans in America: Revolution (1750–1805), Part 2 (Boston, MA: WGBH Educational Foundation, 2017), 43 mins
Thomas J. Davis is interviewed about Venture Smith and the relationship between slave and slave holder, Venture's loss of his family and the purchase of their freedom, the difference between a free Negro and a free person, the importance of waterways in colonial life, Venture Smith's acquisition of land, the signi...
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directed by Orlando Bagwell, 1951- and Susan Bellows, fl. 1989; produced by Susan Bellows, fl. 1989 and Orlando Bagwell, 1951-, WGBH Boston; interview by Orlando Bagwell, 1951-, in Africans in America: Revolution (1750–1805), Part 2 (Boston, MA: WGBH Educational Foundation, 2017), 43 mins
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Thomas J. Davis is interviewed about Venture Smith and the relationship between slave and slave holder, Venture's loss of his family and the purchase of their freedom, the difference between a free Negro and a free person, the importance of waterways in colonial life, Venture Smith's acquisition of land, the significance of the Revolutionary War, Venture Smith as slave owner, The Constitution's sanction of slavery and what it meant to Venture Smi...
Thomas J. Davis is interviewed about Venture Smith and the relationship between slave and slave holder, Venture's loss of his family and the purchase of their freedom, the difference between a free Negro and a free person, the importance of waterways in colonial life, Venture Smith's acquisition of land, the significance of the Revolutionary War, Venture Smith as slave owner, The Constitution's sanction of slavery and what it meant to Venture Smith.
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Field of Study
Black Studies
Content Type
Interview
Contributor
Susan Bellows, fl. 1989, Orlando Bagwell, 1951-, WGBH Boston
Author / Creator
Orlando Bagwell, 1951-, Susan Bellows, fl. 1989
Date Published / Released
1998, 2017
Publisher
WGBH Educational Foundation
Series
Africans in America: Revolution (1750–1805)
Person Discussed
Thomas J. Davis, fl. 1974, Venture Smith, 1729-1805
Topic / Theme
American Revolution of 1776, Freed slaves, Revolutions, Slaveholders, Slavery, Waterways, American Revolution, 1775-1783, Political and Social Movements, Family and Culture, Race and Gender, War and Violence, Sociology, Politics & Policy, History, Colonial Era (1650–1765), Revolutionary Era (1765–1789), Americans, African Americans, Early Modern Period (1450–1750), Industrialization and We...
American Revolution of 1776, Freed slaves, Revolutions, Slaveholders, Slavery, Waterways, American Revolution, 1775-1783, Political and Social Movements, Family and Culture, Race and Gender, War and Violence, Sociology, Politics & Policy, History, Colonial Era (1650–1765), Revolutionary Era (1765–1789), Americans, African Americans, Early Modern Period (1450–1750), Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914)
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American BattleField Trust, 7, Peter Harris
in American BattleField Trust, 7 (Londonderry, Northern Ireland: Makematic, 2021), 2 mins
The American Revolution was a war that involved many different people and forced Native Americans to choose sides. This is the story of Continental Army hero, Peter Harris.
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in American BattleField Trust, 7 (Londonderry, Northern Ireland: Makematic, 2021), 2 mins
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The American Revolution was a war that involved many different people and forced Native Americans to choose sides. This is the story of Continental Army hero, Peter Harris.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Instructional material
Date Published / Released
2021
Publisher
Makematic
Series
American BattleField Trust
Person Discussed
Peter Harris, 1756-
Topic / Theme
American Revolution, 1775-1783, Revolutionary Era (1765–1789), American Indians, Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914)
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Copyright © 2021 Makematic
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American Revolution, 1775-1783
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American Battlefield Trust Pilot, The Case Shot
produced by American Battlefield Trust and Makematic, in American Battlefield Trust Pilot (Londonderry, Northern Ireland: Makematic, 2021), 2 mins
Learn about the case shot, as well as other cannon fired projectiles and the key role they played in the American revolutionary war.
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produced by American Battlefield Trust and Makematic, in American Battlefield Trust Pilot (Londonderry, Northern Ireland: Makematic, 2021), 2 mins
Description
Learn about the case shot, as well as other cannon fired projectiles and the key role they played in the American revolutionary war.
Field of Study
American History, American Studies
Content Type
Instructional material
Contributor
American Battlefield Trust, Makematic
Date Published / Released
2021
Publisher
Makematic
Series
American Battlefield Trust Pilot
Topic / Theme
Weapons and ordnance, Cannons, American Revolution, 1775-1783, War and Violence, Revolutionary Era (1765–1789), Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2021 Makematic
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American Revolution, 1775-1783
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American History's Biggest Fibs, 1, The American Revolution
directed by Laura Blount, fl. 2017; presented by Lucy Worsley, 1973-; produced by Laura Blount, fl. 2017, British Broadcasting Corporation, in American History's Biggest Fibs, 1 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2019), 59 mins
The American Revolution. The Civil War. The American Dream. These are the moments and mottos that define America. But how much can history be trusted? And how many myths or half-truths bind together the history of the United States? Explore New York, Atlanta, Boston and Arizona and dig deeper into America's much m...
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directed by Laura Blount, fl. 2017; presented by Lucy Worsley, 1973-; produced by Laura Blount, fl. 2017, British Broadcasting Corporation, in American History's Biggest Fibs, 1 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2019), 59 mins
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The American Revolution. The Civil War. The American Dream. These are the moments and mottos that define America. But how much can history be trusted? And how many myths or half-truths bind together the history of the United States? Explore New York, Atlanta, Boston and Arizona and dig deeper into America's much mythologised past. Lucy Worsley reveals the heroes who spearheaded America's triumphant moments in history, as well as the cynical motiv...
The American Revolution. The Civil War. The American Dream. These are the moments and mottos that define America. But how much can history be trusted? And how many myths or half-truths bind together the history of the United States? Explore New York, Atlanta, Boston and Arizona and dig deeper into America's much mythologised past. Lucy Worsley reveals the heroes who spearheaded America's triumphant moments in history, as well as the cynical motives, divisions and darkness that lie behind the legends.
In the first of a three-part series, Lucy Worsley explores how American history has been mythologised and manipulated by generations of politicians, writers and protesters. This episode examines the American Revolution - a David-and-Goliath battle of men with high ideals taking on the might of the British Empire. But how much of America's founding story is based on fact?
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Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Laura Blount, fl. 2017, British Broadcasting Corporation
Author / Creator
Laura Blount, fl. 2017, Lucy Worsley, 1973-
Date Published / Released
2018, 2019
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
American History's Biggest Fibs
Topic / Theme
American Revolution, 1775-1783, War and Violence, Revolutionary Era (1765–1789), Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2019 BBC Worldwide
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American Revolution, 1775-1783
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Big Picture, Episode 627, American Soldier
in Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer (RG111), of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records, in Big Picture, Episode 627 (District of Columbia: United States. Army Pictorial Service, 1975), 25 mins
Summarizes the history of the American soldier from the rebellious colonists of 1776 through Korea.
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in Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer (RG111), of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records, in Big Picture, Episode 627 (District of Columbia: United States. Army Pictorial Service, 1975), 25 mins
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Summarizes the history of the American soldier from the rebellious colonists of 1776 through Korea.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Date Published / Released
1975
Publisher
United States. Army Pictorial Service
Series
Big Picture
Topic / Theme
Soldiers, American Revolution, 1775-1783, Korean Conflict, 1950-1953, U.S. Civil War, 1861-1865, World War I, 1914-1918, World War II, 1939-1945, American History, Revolutionary Era (1765–1789), Post-war Era (1945–1960), Depression & World War II (1929–1945), World War I & Jazz Age (1914–1928), Civil War (1860–1865), Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914), 20th Cen...
Soldiers, American Revolution, 1775-1783, Korean Conflict, 1950-1953, U.S. Civil War, 1861-1865, World War I, 1914-1918, World War II, 1939-1945, American History, Revolutionary Era (1765–1789), Post-war Era (1945–1960), Depression & World War II (1929–1945), World War I & Jazz Age (1914–1928), Civil War (1860–1865), Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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American Revolution, 1775-1783, Korean Conflict, 1950-1953, U.S. Civil War, 1861-1865, World War I, 1914-1918, World War II, 1939-1945
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Big Picture, Episode 630, Wherever Brave Men Fight
in Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer (RG111), of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records, in Big Picture, Episode 630 (District of Columbia: United States. Army Pictorial Service, 1975), 28 mins
Since pre-Revolutionary times, the U.S. Army Infantryman has evolved into a man of many faces ... ranger, airborne paratrooper, and Special Forces soldier--infantrymen all! This unusual episode, narrated by Vic Morrow, dramatically chronicles the development of combat techniques from the soldier of two centuries a...
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in Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer (RG111), of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records, in Big Picture, Episode 630 (District of Columbia: United States. Army Pictorial Service, 1975), 28 mins
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Since pre-Revolutionary times, the U.S. Army Infantryman has evolved into a man of many faces ... ranger, airborne paratrooper, and Special Forces soldier--infantrymen all! This unusual episode, narrated by Vic Morrow, dramatically chronicles the development of combat techniques from the soldier of two centuries ago to the highly skilled fighting man of today. He is conditioned to survive and fight on any terrain, in any climate, and under any co...
Since pre-Revolutionary times, the U.S. Army Infantryman has evolved into a man of many faces ... ranger, airborne paratrooper, and Special Forces soldier--infantrymen all! This unusual episode, narrated by Vic Morrow, dramatically chronicles the development of combat techniques from the soldier of two centuries ago to the highly skilled fighting man of today. He is conditioned to survive and fight on any terrain, in any climate, and under any conditions. It is generally considered that the Infantryman is the ultimate weapon.
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Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Vic Morrow, 1929-1982
Date Published / Released
1975
Publisher
United States. Army Pictorial Service
Series
Big Picture
Speaker / Narrator
Vic Morrow, 1929-1982
Topic / Theme
Infantry, Military training, Military units, Paratroops, American Revolution, 1775-1783, World War I, 1914-1918, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), World War I & Jazz Age (1914–1928), Revolutionary Era (1765–1789), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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American Revolution, 1775-1783, World War I, 1914-1918
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Biography, Benedict Arnold: Triumph and Treason
produced by Eric Lindstrom, in Biography (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1995), 45 mins
The American Revolution bred many heroes whose courage and leadership on the battlefield helped the United States gain independence from Britain. During the war no man was a more effective commander than Major General Benedict Arnold. His treason and defection to the British made the name Benedict Arnold synonymou...
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produced by Eric Lindstrom, in Biography (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1995), 45 mins
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The American Revolution bred many heroes whose courage and leadership on the battlefield helped the United States gain independence from Britain. During the war no man was a more effective commander than Major General Benedict Arnold. His treason and defection to the British made the name Benedict Arnold synonymous with traitor and his name is still used today as slang for evil and betrayal. What caused one of America's greatest patriots to becom...
The American Revolution bred many heroes whose courage and leadership on the battlefield helped the United States gain independence from Britain. During the war no man was a more effective commander than Major General Benedict Arnold. His treason and defection to the British made the name Benedict Arnold synonymous with traitor and his name is still used today as slang for evil and betrayal. What caused one of America's greatest patriots to become her most notorious turncoat?
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Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Eric Lindstrom
Date Published / Released
1995
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Biography
Person Discussed
Benedict Arnold, 1741-1801
Topic / Theme
Military careers, Revolutions, Treason, American Revolution, 1775-1783, American History, Revolutionary Era (1765–1789), Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914)
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Copyright 2008 A&E Television Networks
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American Revolution, 1775-1783
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Biography, Patrick Henry: Voice of Liberty
produced by Rhys Thomas, in Biography (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1995), 46 mins
He is remembered for seven words: "Give me liberty of give me death." More than any other founding father he represented the power of the ordinary citizens of the new nation. Patrick Henry rose from simple roots to mingle with the colonial aristocracy, helping blaze the trail to freedom alongside Thomas Jefferson...
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produced by Rhys Thomas, in Biography (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1995), 46 mins
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He is remembered for seven words: "Give me liberty of give me death." More than any other founding father he represented the power of the ordinary citizens of the new nation. Patrick Henry rose from simple roots to mingle with the colonial aristocracy, helping blaze the trail to freedom alongside Thomas Jefferson and George Washington. While others led men through the influence of position, wealth, and education, Henry staked his claim on the pow...
He is remembered for seven words: "Give me liberty of give me death." More than any other founding father he represented the power of the ordinary citizens of the new nation. Patrick Henry rose from simple roots to mingle with the colonial aristocracy, helping blaze the trail to freedom alongside Thomas Jefferson and George Washington. While others led men through the influence of position, wealth, and education, Henry staked his claim on the power of his voice. He was, without a doubt, the greatest orator of his age. BIOGRAPHY tells his story through expert commentary, period accounts and artifacts, and revealing excerpts from Henry's speeches and writings. Discover how the speaker balanced his rhetoric with a keen political sense, and how he never wavered in his defense of individual liberty, fearing that the Constitution paved the way for domination by a central government. Fiery, outspoken, yet personally prudent, Patrick Henry was the first voice of the American people, the pied piper of liberty.
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Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Rhys Thomas, Jack Perkins, 1933-
Date Published / Released
1995
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Biography
Speaker / Narrator
Jack Perkins, 1933-
Person Discussed
Patrick Henry, 1736-1799
Topic / Theme
Political commentary, American Revolution, 1775-1783, American History, Revolutionary Era (1765–1789), Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914)
Copyright Message
Copyright 2008 A&E Television Networks
Historical Event
American Revolution, 1775-1783
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Illinois History, An Overview, 3, Struggle for the Illinois Country
directed by James A. Edstrom; produced by James A. Edstrom, in Illinois History, An Overview, 3 (Privately Published, 2009, originally published 1971), 27 mins
This documentary, directed by James A. Edstrom, features the struggle for Illinois County.
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directed by James A. Edstrom; produced by James A. Edstrom, in Illinois History, An Overview, 3 (Privately Published, 2009, originally published 1971), 27 mins
Description
This documentary, directed by James A. Edstrom, features the struggle for Illinois County.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
James A. Edstrom
Author / Creator
James A. Edstrom
Date Published / Released
1971, 2009
Publisher
Privately Published
Series
Illinois History, An Overview
Speaker / Narrator
James A. Edstrom
Person Discussed
George Rogers Clark, 1752-1818, Patrick Henry, 1736-1799, Pontiac, 1720-1769
Topic / Theme
American Indians, Colonial populations, Indian raids, Treaties, Settlements, War, American Revolution, 1775-1783, Pontiac's Rebellion, 1763-1766, Treaty of Paris, February 10, 1763, Treaty of Paris, September 3, 1783, American History, Revolutionary Era (1765–1789), Colonial Era (1650–1765), Early Modern Period (1450–1750), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2009 by James A. Edstrom
Historical Event
American Revolution, 1775-1783, Pontiac's Rebellion, 1763-1766, Treaty of Paris, February 10, 1763, Treaty of Paris, September 3, 1783
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Jewish Ideas and the American Founders, Episode 3, From the Talmud to Thomas Paine: Political Hebraism and the American Revolution
presented by Meir Soloveichik, 1977-; produced by The Tikvah Fund; interview by Jonathan Silver, in Jewish Ideas and the American Founders, Episode 3 (Lynbrook, NY: TeleTime Video, 2018), 1 hour 12 mins
Jewish Ideas and the American Founders: In a series of eight enlightening and entertaining lectures, Rabbi Dr. Meir Soloveichik explores the Jewish ideas that inspired America’s founding generation and helped make the United States such an exceptional home for the Jews and all religions. How these ideas influenc...
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presented by Meir Soloveichik, 1977-; produced by The Tikvah Fund; interview by Jonathan Silver, in Jewish Ideas and the American Founders, Episode 3 (Lynbrook, NY: TeleTime Video, 2018), 1 hour 12 mins
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Jewish Ideas and the American Founders: In a series of eight enlightening and entertaining lectures, Rabbi Dr. Meir Soloveichik explores the Jewish ideas that inspired America’s founding generation and helped make the United States such an exceptional home for the Jews and all religions. How these ideas influenced the Judeo Christian foundation of America.3-From the Talmud to Thomas Paine: Political Hebraism and the American Revolution Though T...
Jewish Ideas and the American Founders: In a series of eight enlightening and entertaining lectures, Rabbi Dr. Meir Soloveichik explores the Jewish ideas that inspired America’s founding generation and helped make the United States such an exceptional home for the Jews and all religions. How these ideas influenced the Judeo Christian foundation of America.3-From the Talmud to Thomas Paine: Political Hebraism and the American Revolution Though Thomas Paine was a non-believer, the heart of his Common Sense draws on the Hebrew Bible. 72 Minutes
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Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Lecture/presentation
Contributor
The Tikvah Fund
Author / Creator
Jonathan Silver, Meir Soloveichik, 1977-
Date Published / Released
2018
Publisher
TeleTime Video
Series
Jewish Ideas and the American Founders
Person Discussed
Meir Soloveichik, 1977-, Thomas Paine, 1737-1809
Topic / Theme
Jewish Americans, American Revolution, 1775-1783, Political and Social Movements, Revolutionary Era (1765–1789), Early National Era (1790–1828), Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2018 TeleTime Video
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American Revolution, 1775-1783
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