Video: American Geography Close-ups - New England States Volume II

Summary:

Description: Delve deeper into the geography and colonial history of the New England states—Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Then examine how the region's resources have shaped the role of agriculture and commerce over the past few centuries. © 2005 Discovery Channel School Grades: 3-5    (14 min.)

Segments:

An Overview of the Six New England States (00:45)
Rhode Island: America's Smallest State (02:47)
Size, Population, and Distinguishing Geographical Features of Rhode Island (00:38)
Founding of Providence; Rhode Island's Major Cities, Ports, and Historic Landmarks (02:08)
Connecticut: The Constitution State (03:34)
Size, Population, and Distinguishing Geographical Features of Connecticut (00:50)
Formation of the Connecticut Colony; Connecticut's Historic Cities, Ports, and Landmarks (02:44)
The Northern New England States: Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont (05:34)
Northern New England: Location, Size, Population, Distinct Geographic Features, and Natural Resources (02:09)
Colonial Times in Northern New England: Key Events in the Evolving Colonial Territories (03:25)
Video Quiz (01:04)