Colonial America

https://www.americanacorner.com/blog/thomas-jefferson-barrister Mar 4, 2025 "Jefferson was moved by Henry’s delivery and his message. In his autobiography, Jefferson stated the oratory was “such as I have never heard from any other man.” More importantly, Henry’s speech planted the revolutionary seeds in Jefferson’s mind that he was an American, rather than a British subject. These seeds would germinate and be reaped in 1776 in Jefferson’s masterpiece, the Declaration of Independence.... Jefferson opted to bypass the county courts and try for admittance to the General Court right away believing that it to be the only place where law as a “science may be encouraged.” He was accepted and, at age twenty four, joined a small group of attorneys much older than Jefferson and considered the best the colony had to offer, men such as George Wythe, Edmund Pendleton, Peyton Randolph, John Blair, and Richard Bland.... The recognition Jefferson gained by his hard work paid dividends in 1768 when the twenty five year old Jefferson was elected to the House of Burgesses, filling the seat his revered father, Peter, had once held." Americana Corner

https://www.loc.gov/classroom-materials/united-states-history-primary-source-timeline/colonial-settlement-1600-1763 Nov 26, 2022 "The English Establish a Foothold at Jamestown, 1606-1610 | Evolution of the Virginia Colony, 1611-1624 | Virginia's Early Relations with Native Americans | Establishing the Georgia Colony, 1732-1750" Library of Congress Classroom Materials

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Do4Ryapg3eU Apr 6, 2017 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. Check out all the educational videos from Flocabulary, often called the "Schoolhouse Rock" of the 21st Century, at http://flocabulary.com For lesson plans and activities that go along with this video, visit https://www.flocabulary.com/unit/colonial-america Flocabulary

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHj3xPXAiGA&t Aug 18, 2020 Step back into the colonial era and learn how quill pens were used back in Washington's day! Washington Crossing Historic Park volunteer Judi Biederman explains how quill pens and ink were created and used in the 18th century. Colonial Classroom Playlist | 1 2:13 Colonial Classroom: Making a Nail | 2 5:16 Colonial Classroom: 18th Century Women's Clothing | 3 1:10 Colonial Classroom: Loading and Firing a Musket | 4 5:34 Colonial Classroom: Churning Butter | 5 4:01 Colonial Classroom: Making a Poultice | 6 4:15 Colonial Classroom: Quill Pens and Ink | 7 4:51 Colonial Classroom: Colonial Toys and Games Friends of Washington Crossing Park