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What is the Becoming Americans Video Series?The people who converged on our shores during the founding years were a diverse group —young and old, male and female, rich and poor, European and African, native and immigrant. They set in motion a remarkable journey that continues to shape our lives today. Colonial Williamsburg is pleased to bring you some of the stories that make up that journey—the journey of Becoming Americans. These video programs were originally presented as a Colonial Williamsburg Electronic Field Trips. Each video also includes access to a comprehensive Teacher’s Guide (with lesson plans and primary resources) and an interactive student Web Activity. More
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Enslaved uncovers the origins of American slavery. Soon after the arrival
of Africans in 1619, Virginians began codifying a racially based slave
system. From the economic conditions that created the slave trade to
the horrors of the middle passage, these are stories that continue to
impact American society today. VHS videotape contains two 20-minute
episodes.(Grades 4–8)
Potions, Ails, and Smallpox Tales is the story of a young man just beginning
an apprenticeship with Doctor Galt. Explore with him the world of early
American medicine and the very real danger that epidemic diseases such
as smallpox posed for families. VHS videotape contains two 20-minute
episodes.(Grades 4–8)
It is difficult to separate the legend of our founding father from
the man himself. Hear George Washington tell his own story, describing
his early adventures as a frontier soldier, Virginia politician, commander
in chief of the Continental Army, and first President of the United
States of America. VHS videotape contains two 20-minute episodes.(Grades
4–8) 
Nature, Art, and Science is the story of Mark Catesby, one of America’s
first naturalists. Catesby first traveled to Williamsburg, Virginia
in 1712. This self-taught environmentalist, artist, and scientist gathered
an extensive collection of drawings and specimens of New World plants
and animals. Explore the world of Mark Catesby and the rich environmental
heritage of America. VHS videotape contains two 20-minute episodes.(Grades
4–8)
Archaeology: Revealing Our History takes a behind-the-scenes look at
the excavations and laboratories where archaeologists work. Join the
dig as archaeologists sort through history’s remnants in search
of the story of early America. VHS videotape contains two 20-minute
episodes.(Grades 4–8)