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

Summary:

Description: Examine the geography and early colonial history of the New England states—Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. See how the region's topography, which includes mountain chains and coastal lowlands and uplands, has influenced New England's climate and population. Then explore the region's history, from pilgrim settlements to the American Revolution and the industrial revolution. © 2005 Discovery Channel School Grades: 3-6    (20 min.)

Segments:

An Overview of the Six New England States (01:11)
New England's Important Geographical Features and Climate (03:51)
Four Distinguishing Geographical Features: Coastal Lowlands, Connecticut Valley Lowlands, Appalachian Mountains, and New England Uplands (02:59)
Distinct Seasonal Changes, Challenges, and Beauty (00:52)
Massachusetts: Colonial Settlement (02:58)
Pilgrims Found Plymouth Colony in 1620; Initial Friendly Relations with Native Americans Suffer as Colonial Settlements Expand (01:51)
Puritans Found Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1630 (01:07)
The Struggle for Independence: Pre-Revolutionary Events Culminating in the First Battles of the War (02:28)
Industrial Revolution in Massachusetts (01:51)
Massachusetts Becomes the Manufacturing Center of the North; Water-Powered Machines Run Factories and Mills (01:07)
New Englanders Move from Farms to Factory Towns; Prosperity Wanes as Industry Shifts to the Southeastern States (00:43)
Boston, Massachusetts: A Modern New England City (02:00)
Video Quiz (01:02)