With a focus on Massachusetts, this “where” video will touch on the revolutionary activities that occurred in Massachusetts in 1775. Massachusetts’ story during 1775 illustrates how the British American colonies were pushed to their breaking point and, through the Siege of Boston to the Battles of Lexington and Concord and the Battle of Bunker Hill, erupting into war. 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.