This “who” video about the Continental Army, beginning with an explanation of the militia, will educate viewers on the evolution of formal armed resistance in the Colonies, highlighting the creation of the Continental Army after its authorization by the Continental Congress. At the start of the American Revolutionary War, George Washington turned an untrained militia into the Continental Army, uniting the colonies in their fight for independence. Featured video topics were suggested by the Institute’s national network of teachers, all of whom have participated in its Master Teacher Seminar program.
The Year in Revolution Series was produced with classroom use in mind. Beginning with 1775 and ending with 1783, students and lifelong learners alike will learn about each year of the Revolution through a comprehensive overview video and five “who, what, where, when, and how” videos. The animated series draws heavily from the American Revolution Institute of the Society of the Cincinnati’s library and museum collections.
Funding for the 1775 installment of Year in Revolution was made possible by a grant from the by the George S. Rich Family Foundation. The creative team for this series was assembled by the American Revolution Institute and the talented educational production leads at Makematic Limited.
Key Words and Topics: Continental Army, American Revolution, 1775, Minuteman, General George Washington, Patriots, Second Continental Congress, Thirteen Colonies, Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts, Philadelphia, American History, Revolutionary War, New England, Liberty, Independence, Musket, Boston, Commander-in-Chief, Paul Revere, British Lieutenant General Thomas Gage
Return to Year in Revolution landing page: https://www.americanrevolutioninstitute.org/year-in-revolution/.
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