Mildly Amusing History Class

Students explain what they learned in summer enrichment.

An explanation of the name of the conflict, background that led to the war, and major consequences of this early global war.

An overview of the development and practice of slavery in the United States.

An introduction to society, daily life, and culture of white colonists. Topics include social structure, life expectancy, medicine, and the lives of women.

Describes and analyzes the settlement of the other 10 colonies in the future United States.

A look at the establishment of RHode Island including how RI got its name, Native American communities, and the founding of Providence, Portsmouth, and Warwick.

Details about the social, religious, and political structure of the Massachusetts Bay Colony and events in England which affected its development.

A discussion of the Plymouth colony including settlers religious beliefs, reasons for settlement, early hardship, and relationship with Native Americans

This episode provides a brief overview of early English settlement including Roanoke, Jamestown, interactions with Native Americans and indentured servants concluding with a pretty whiny primary source.