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Archaeologists Explore an Urban Legend (3:22)

An 18th Century plantation is studied to determine its true history.

The Colonies Prepare for War (0:34)

From the archives of Discovery: Take a look at the American colonies as they prepare for the Revolutionary War. Learn more about the Revolutionary War in this video.

Colonial Life Before the Revolutionary War (0:43)

From the archives of Discovery: Take a look at life in the American colonies before the Revolutionary War. Learn more about colonial life in this video.

Colonial Frontier: The French Fur Traders (1:40)

Fur traders became the first Frenchmen to enter and explore the French territories.

Colonial Frontier: Racial and Religious Cultures (3:26)

After nearly a century of Spanish settlement in New Spain, the native population was forced to adopt the settlers' ways. In that time, the native population fell from 25 million to 1 million due to disease.

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American History: Colonial America (55:55)

In this video, explore Jamestown and learn about the struggles of colonial life. Then meet the Puritans, and discover the history behind the Salem witch trials.

Colonial America: Salem Witch Trials (32:21)

The Salem Witch Trials in 1692 began with a series of mysterious events among colonists in one village. Young girls began accusing citizens of witchcraft, and the trial resulted in numerous hangings.

Colonial America: Colonial Life (3:21)

Life in the colonies revolved around three classes. The upper class consisted of landowners, lawyers and government officials. Farmers and merchants made up the middle class. Enslaved Africans and indentured servants made up the lower class.