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The American Revolution
Rating: 4.5 out of 5(37 ratings)
159 students

The American Revolution

Take a lively, informative, and visually-stimulating journey into the history of the American Revolution.
Created byDr. Reid Volk
Last updated 7/2014
English

What you'll learn

  • By the end of this course, you will be able to ace a test on the American Revolution.
  • By the end of this course, you will be able to impress your friends and co-workers with the in-depth knowledge you have regarding the American Revolution.
  • By the end of this course, you will be able explain to your friends the ways in which general Washington may have been insane.
  • In this course, you will learn how the various colonies of the new world formed.
  • In this course, you will learn how an American identity began to form in the years prior to the war.
  • In this course, you will learn why a great divide developed by Britain and the colonies.
  • In this course, you will learn why the colonists were so fed up with British rule.
  • In this course, you will learn the various ways in which the colonists rebelled against Britain.
  • In this course, you will learn about the key players and the major battles of the American Revolution.
  • In this course, you will learn how the colonists overcame incredible odds to defeat the British.
  • In this course, you will learn how important the leadership of George Washington was to the revolutionary movement.
  • In this course, you will learn how the war came to an end and what the human cost of the war was.
  • In this course, you will learn how ideas of republicanism spread like wildfire after the war and changed the course of American history forever.

Course content

4 sections • 17 lectures • 1h 10m total length

  • The Developing Colonies2:22

    A brief overview of the developing colonies

  • New England3:13

    An in-depth look at the unique personality of the New England Colonies

  • The Middle Colonies4:10

    An in-depth look at the unique personality of the Middle Colonies.

  • The Southern Colonies3:16

    An in-depth look at the unique personality of the Southern Colonies

  • The Backcountry4:27

    Yeehaw! Let's take a good look at what is known as the backcountry!

  • An American Identity5:39

    What? An american identity before independence was declared? You've got to be kidding me.

  • The Colonies

Requirements

  • A basic understanding of American History helps, but is not required
  • Access to Youtube is helpful, but is not required

Description

Let's face it, most history textbooks are as dry as a mouth full of saltine crackers. This problem has left thousands of people without a solid grasp of the events of American history. Well it's time to stop wrestling with those tiresome texts and time to pick up your tablet!

My course is a digitally forward-thinking account of the origins of the American Revolution, the events that led up to the war, the key players and major battles, and how it affected America's future. The course is meant to be accessible to both students and adults and will bring American history to life in a way that will help you excel not only on tests, but at your friend's dinner parties as well! You should take this course because not only does it utilize a visual mix of HD video, pictures, and sound effects, but it is broken down into bite-sized chunks that are humorous, informative, easily digestible, and don't take too much time out of your day. Get familiar with one of the most pivotal moments in our nation's history in a fun and lively manner.

Who this course is for:

  • Middle School Students
  • High School Students
  • Adults

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