Spotlight on American history

Introduces the life of Crispus Attucks, an African-American sailor and rope maker who became one of the first to die for independence at the Boston Massacre in 1770, and discusses the roles of other African American patriots during the American Revolution.

An introduction to the Boston Tea Party.

An introduction to the history of United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights.

A brief introduction to the beginning of the American Revolution and the Battles of Lexington and Concord.

An introduction to the formation of the Continental Congress and the writing of the Declaration of Independence.

A brief introduction to the men of other countries who fought with the American colonists during the American Revolution.

An introduction to the life of George Washington.

An introduction to the life of Benjamin Franklin.

A brief introduction to Thomas Paine, who wrote the pamphlet "Common Sense" which explained why the American Colonies should gain their independence from Great Britain.

A brief biography of Betsy Ross and an introduction to her work during the American Revolution to make the first American flag.