The First Colonists

The First Colonists. Learning Objectives for this video:

• The First Colonists. Learn about The Colonists. Discover the beauty and dangers of the new frontier and learn how Daniel Boone and his small group of explorers opened the door to western expansion with their discovery of the Cumberland Gap.
• Learn about Daniel Boone's experiences, from his young hunting days to his famous excursions through the wilderness of Kentucky, and learn the name of the trail Daniel Boone established that led into Kentucky.
• Locate the original thirteen colonies and explain why they were overseen by the British when Kentucky was settled.
• Realize some of the European countries from which early settlers arrived.
• Discover the establishment of frontier towns and the forts associated with them.
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