4.3 - Colonial and Revolutionary Period in NY

Music of the American Colonies

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Copies: 1

"A fine sampling of the diverse musical traditions found in the American colonies." — John D. Barrows, manager of music and dance, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

1. One Misty Moisty Morning (4:09)
vocals, baroque guitar, whistle, violin, hammered dulcimer

2. A Tobacco Song (1:57)
vocal, hammered dulcimer

3. Gathering Peascods (2:09)
violin, whistle, hammered dulcimer, baroque guitar

America's Great Indian Nations

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This documentary profiles six of the major Native American tribes that were defeated and subdued as part of the settling of the United States.

Colonial America Collection

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This collection contains books about colonial life and times. Includes information about growing up, about tradespeople, and about different historical towns.

Content and level is appropriate for 4th grade curriculum.

Content Area:

ELA

Social Studies

The Iroquois traditionally lived in what is now upstate New York, subsisting on wild plant foods, game, and fish from the area's fertile forests and teeming waterways, along with corn, beans, and squash. Long ago the Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, and Seneca tribes formed the League of the Five Nations. Despite its ideal of cooperation, the League was fearsome in war as it attempted to extend its rule. In the 16th century, the League challenged other Indian groups for access to European traders and their goods, siding first with the French, then with the Dutch and English.

Author:

Barbara Graymont

A Primary Source History of the Colony of New York (Unabridged)

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This is a vibrant and fascinating look at the history of the colony of New York. From the discovery of the island of Manhattan and the founding of a tiny Dutch trading village, to New York's emergence as one of the world's most influential cities, the history of the colony of New York is traced through primary source documents.

Author:

Paul Kupperberg

Grade Level:

Elementary

Middle

Length:

01:10

A Primary Source History of the Colony of New York (Unabridged)

Colonial Times: Field Trips to Yesterday (2001)

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Students take an educational and entertaining journey back to Colonial America to learn what life was like in the original Thirteen Colonies. Shot at historic restoration in York, ME; Philipsburg Manor, NY; Philadelphia; and Colonial Williamsburg, program interviews "Colonists" at each site so viewers can explore the similarities and differences of lifestyles.

Grade Level:

Elementary

Middle

Length:

00:22

Colonial Times: Field Trips to Yesterday

Events Leading up to War: The Revolutionary War (2004)

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What were the key events that brought a divided people together to stand and fight as one? In this engaging production your students will learn about The French and Indian War, Stamp Act, Intolerable Acts, Boston Massacre, Boston Tea Party, and battles at Lexington and Concord.

Grade Level:

Elementary

Middle

Length:

00:20

Events Leading up to War: The Revolutionary War

18th Century Turning Points in U.S. History 1701-1735 (2003)

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As the 18th century dawned on the North American continent, four powers - the French, the Spanish, the British and the Native Americans were competing to see who would control this remarkable land. However, after half a century of almost continuous wars, a new entity emerged: The Americans.

Grade Level:

Middle

High

Length:

00:50

18th Century Turning Points in U.S. History 1701-1735

New York in the New Nation

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After the American Revolution, New York played a major role in the development of the newly formed United States. Not only was New York City the first capitol of the new nation, but many influential local writers, inventors, and leaders provided valuable contributions to the newly forming American government, economy, and culture. This engaging book provides information, supported by primary sources from the period, on the people and events that made New York such an invaluable part of the early history of the United States.

The Dutch Colony of New Netherland

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New York's history and culture is greatly influenced by its complex past, which includes the many years that the area was a Dutch colony known as New Netherland. This thought-provoking book provides a detailed history of the important people and events involved in shaping New York while it was under Dutch control. The book features beautiful paintings by Dutch artists as well as maps, primary sources, and biographical information about New Netherland's earliest leaders.

4.3 - Colonial and Revolutionary Period in NY

Music of the American Colonies

America's Great Indian Nations

Colonial America Collection

The Iroquois

A Primary Source History of the Colony of New York (Unabridged)

Colonial Times: Field Trips to Yesterday (2001)

Events Leading up to War: The Revolutionary War (2004)

18th Century Turning Points in U.S. History 1701-1735 (2003)

New York in the New Nation

The Dutch Colony of New Netherland

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