The Year in Revolution: 1779 Freedom and Natural Rights video examines the promise of freedom and natural rights on which the American Revolution was built and how, by 1779, Americans were debating what those ideals meant, and to whom they applied. For America’s Black, female, and Indigenous populations in 1779, the fight to define who deserved freedom and liberty was just beginning. Featured video topics were suggested by our national network of Master Teachers Seminar alumni.
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 Year in Revolution: 1779 Freedom and Natural Rights was made possible by a grant from 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/ClickView.