Makematic
Crispus Attucks
The first person to die in the American Revolution, Crispus Attucks became a symbol of resistance against British rule.
Curated Video
Women of the Civil War
Women weren’t just spectators of the American Civil War – they played a vital role in the home, the workplace, the battlefield and beyond.
Jabzy
American Civil War - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the American Civil War
Curated Video
Civil War Amendments
Did you know that the US Constitution's most important amendments took place over just 5 years? So what happened between 1865 and 1870 – and how did it change America?
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of the United States: The Southeastern Region: Georgia
This clip explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of Georgia.
Hip Hughes History
The Missouri Compromise Explained: US History Review
What was the Missouri Compromise of 1820? How did it attempt to deal with the expansion of slavery? Who opposed it, who supported it? Perfect for #APUSH students or anyone studying US History.
Curated Video
John Adams: The President Who Defended the Redcoats
He was a fierce patriot and Founding Father – so why did John Adams defend British soldiers accused of murder following the Boston Massacre of 1770?
Curated Video
The War of Independence: The Minorities who Fought for Freedom
The American Revolutionary War defined our Country, with Black and Native American soldiers playing a key role.
Curated Video
The Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was the first ever document to cement equality into the founding principles of a nation. It helped to bring the colonies together during a national crisis, but it was by no means perfect.
PBS
Why Did Europeans Enslave Africans?
Why were most slaves in America from West Africa? Slavery has existed throughout history in various forms across the globe, but who became enslaved was almost always based on military conquest. So why did Europeans travel thousands of...
Curated Video
All Men are Created Equal? The Founding Fathers' Views on Slavery
What did the Founding Fathers really think of slavery? And how did that impact the laws they created?
Curated Video
What is The Constitution?
How has the U.S. Constitution endured when it was created over 200 years ago? Why is it still the supreme law of the land today?
Curated Video
Black Cowboys of the West
The stereotypical image of a White cowboy dominates popular culture – but in the 19th century, a quarter of ranch hands were Black!
Wonderscape
History Kids: The True Story of the Battle of the Alamo
Learn all about the Battle of the Alamo between Texans and the Mexican government, the events that led up to it, the individuals involved, and the controversy surrounding what was history versus myth. This program teaches the viewer that...
60 Second Histories
The Middle Passage - part 1
A slave recounts his first encounter with a slave ship; the stench from the hold almost makes him vomit. Part 1 of 2
Cerebellum
The American Civil War And Reconstruction: 1862-1869 - Emancipation Proclamation (1863)
American democracy has a lineage of written records that we can trace to show the development of our nation, and how each document builds on those before it to make our foundation of freedom stronger. This video looks at the documents...
WYPR
Slaves During the War of 1812
During the War of 1812, when the British were blockading the Chesapeake Bay, many enslaved people from the state of Maryland sought asylum with the British Navy. As the war escalated, the navy made some key changes to their policy on...
Hip Hughes History
John Brown Explained: US History Review
A vivid overview of the life of abolitionist John Brown.
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of the United States: The Southeastern Region: Virginia
This clip explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of Virginia.
Cerebellum
The American Civil War And Reconstruction: 1862-1869 - Introduction To The Period
American democracy has a lineage of written records that we can trace to show the development of our nation, and how each document builds on those before it to make our foundation of freedom stronger. This video looks at the documents...
Curated Video
America's Journey Through Slavery: Escaping Slavery on the Underground Railroad
Stirring dramatizations, archival photographs and colorful maps help tell the story of the Underground Railroad. Students will understand that the Underground Railroad was a series of safe houses maintained by volunteers which were used...
Red Rock Films
Who was Harriet Tubman?
How a former slave became the first woman to lead an armed force in the civil war.
PBS
The Origin of Race in the USA
Do you believe that your race correlates to your skin tone? Because that wasn't always the case. So how did Americans come to believe that race equals certain visible physical characteristics such as skin color and hair? And why is it...
Mazz Media
Underground Railroad
This live-action video program is about the word Underground Railroad. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word Underground Railroad through use of video footage, photographs,...