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Slavery in the Colonies
Liberty is a founding principle of the United States, but many of the people who helped build the North American colonies were not free. The resilience of enslaved people and their contributions to what would become the United States...
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Colonial Williamsburg
A restored and reconstructed 18th century city, Colonial Williamsburg recreates many of the sights, sounds, and smells of colonial life. But what was its significance in revolutionary Virginia?
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Dred Scott v. Sandford
Dred Scott's fight for freedom led to a Supreme Court decision that denied citizenship to Black Americans, fuelling tensions that contributed to the Civil War.
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Enslaved African Americans in the Revolution
At the time of the American Revolution, enslaved Africans made up a fifth of the population of the Thirteen Colonies. Though they were initially barred from taking part in the war, eventually thousands did. But what part did they play...
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The Liberty Bell
In the United States, the Liberty Bell is a symbol of freedom. In this video, learn about the history of the bell, and why it is still important today.
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Juneteenth
Every year on June 19th, the United States celebrates the end of slavery. In this video, learn about the history and meaning of Juneteenth.
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African Americans and Indigenous Peoples in the U.S. Civil War
The American Civil War wasn’t just a fight between North and South, it also involved Indigenous Peoples and African Americans, whose motivations for joining the fight had contrasting results.
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Nat Turner’s Rebellion
Nat Turner’s Rebellion was the deadliest slave uprising in U.S. history. By shattering the illusory peace of the Southern states, it led to restrictive new laws that codified slavery across the U.S.
PBS
Black Republicans: They Exist(ed)
Did Republicans lead the charge in electing Black politicians? We don’t need to know who you’re voting for but we are interested in how the end of the Civil War meant the start of Black people in US Government and the resilience required...
The Business Professor
Overbreadth or Overly Broad Laws
This Video Explains Overbreadth or Overly Broad Laws
The Business Professor
Businesses and Religious Freedom
This Video Explains Businesses and Religious Freedom
The Business Professor
Defamation and the 1st Amendment
This Video Explains Defamation and the 1st Amendment
The Business Professor
Defamation and 1st Amendment Considerations
This Video Explains Defamation and 1st Amendment Considerations
The Business Professor
Commercial Speech and the 1st Amendment
This Video Explains Commercial Speech and the 1st Amendment
The Business Professor
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) gives any person the right to request access to records of the Executive Branch of the United States Government. The records requested must be disclosed unless they are protected by one or more of...
The Business Professor
Freedom of Assembly or Association
This Video Explains Freedom of Assembly or Association
Curated Video
Tails OS in 100 Seconds
Learn how to turn your computer into a private and secure machine with Tails OS. It is a USB-based operating system based on Debian Linux that only allows traffic via the Tor network.
Science Buddies
Cable-Driven Spacecraft Motion Simulator
Build a cable-driven spacecraft motion simulator, using materials available at a hardware store, and simulate maneuvers like landing or docking
Curated Video
Learning about Fairness, Equality, and Laws: Our Adventure in Outer Space
In this video, children learn about the importance of fairness, equality, and following rules in both school and society. They are introduced to the concept of laws and how they help maintain order and protect people's rights and...
Curated Video
Landmarks - Prague Bridge
PRAGUE, CAPITAL OF THE CZECH REPUBLIC IS ONE OF EUROPE S MOST PICTURESQUE AND HISTORIC CITIES. AFTER A TUMULTUOUS 20TH CENTURY MARKED BY WAR, INVASION AND SUPPRESSION, A NEW ERA OF FREEDOM AND STABILITY HAS DAWNED. AND WITH IT, A CHANCE...
Curated Video
Landmarks - Grand Canyon
IN ONE PANORAMIC SWEEP YOU CAN SEE NEARLY HALF OF THE EARTH'S 4.6 BILLION-YEAR HISTORY. EROSION HAS EXPOSED ROCK STRATA RANGING FROM THE 1.7-BILLION-YEAR OLD VISHNU SCHIST OF THE INNER GORGE, TO THE PALE KAIBAB LIMESTONE DEPOSITED 250...