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Did You Know? The Lincoln Douglas Debates
Find out more about the Lincoln-Douglas debates and slavery in the United States.
60 Second Histories
Why were the British involved in the slave trade?
This video explores some of the reasons the British were involved in the slave trade and a quote from William Wilberforce's parlimentary speech about the abolition of slavery.
Mr. Beat
Dred Scott v. Sandford
St. Louis, Missouri Some time between 1830 and 1833 Dr. John Emerson, an United States Army surgeon, buys a slave named Dred Scott. Emerson moved around a lot, and he always took Scott with him. In 1836, Emerson moved to Fort Armstrong,...
Professor Dave Explains
Abraham Lincoln: The Emancipator (1861 - 1865)
Abraham Lincoln is one of the best known presidents, and for good reason, as he was one of the best! After a series of weak presidents, Lincoln had the ability to lead the nation through the Civil War, the most tumultuous event in our...
Curated Video
America's Journey Through Slavery: Opposing Slavery: The Abolitionist's Movement
This program begins by exploring the development of slavery in America and the conditions under which enslaved people lived and worked. Then, through reenactments, the video focuses on key members of the abolitionist movement including...
Weird History
Was Andrew Jackson The Craziest US President?
Andrew Jackson has a complicated legacy. On the one hand, he was a populist hero and a venerated war general. On the other hand, he enslaved persons, killed thousands of Native Americans, created an economic depression, and killed a man....
Wonderscape
History Kids: Frederick Douglass
This video is a lesson on the life of Frederick Douglass, an influential figure in the fight against slavery and for civil rights in the United States. The video discusses significant events in Douglass' life, including his early years...
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of Africa: The Geography and People of Western and Central Africa
This program examines the geography and people of Western and Central Africa Including a close look at the West African Slave Trade
Mr. Beat
The Caning of Charles Sumner (Story Time with Mr. Beat)
Here's the story of the caning of Charles Sumner.
Mr. Beat
Slavery in the 13 Colonies (Story Time with Mr. Beat)
Once upon a time, African nations fought each other, as nations tend to do throughout history. After a victory, an African nation would often enslave many of the enemies it had captured. Most of these enslaved Africans, from various...
Cerebellum
The Age Of Discovery - Voyages Of Discovery
This program examines the important figures of this period, their motivations for exploring new lands, and their tragedies and successes. This video looks at European trips to other areas of the world some of which they had not been...
Professor Dave Explains
James Polk: Best Mullet Ever (1845 - 1849)
Although James Polk was a strong figure in the oval office, he will always be remembered for that sweet, sweet hairstyle. Business in the front, party in the back. But lest we overlook his actual political accomplishments, let's dig a...
Curated Video
Black People Made That! Intellectual Property and US Patents
Black inventors throughout history have navigated a difficult US patent system. At the end of the day, it's all about the benjamins. In this week's episode, Azie Dungey and Evelyn From The Internets discuss all the creative ways Black...
Amor Sciendi
Every Brush Stroke a Testimony
The Banjo Lesson by Henry Ossawa Tanner is a vindication of culture and art in an oppressed population.
John D Ruddy
American Civil War in 10 Minutes
An animated video outlining the basic narrative of the American Civil War, how it started, what politics led to it, the key battles of the war and the key players such as Abraham Lincoln and Robert E. Lee.
Mazz Media
Civil War
This live-action video program is about the word Civil War. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word Civil War through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful,...
Hip Hughes History
Manifest Destiny Explained in 5 Minutes: US History Review
Before you dive into the specifics get a handle on the major historical ideas related to Manifest Destiny in 5 Minutes. Be sure to subscribe for fun, free and focused history lessons!
Cerebellum
America: Nationalism And Change 1818-1830 - The Missouri Comprimise 1820
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 examines the documents...
Professor Dave Explains
James Monroe: Last Cocked Hat (1817 - 1825)
You've heard of the Monroe doctrine, perhaps? This is the guy! Well, John Quincy Adams wrote it... but everyone liked this guy. They liked him so much that his entire presidency was called "The Era of Good Feelings". His story starts all...
Curated Video
This American historian is sharing stories and sleeping in slave dwellings
New ReviewA South Carolina man who's spent much of his life searching for truth is continuing his journey in London. The Slave Dwelling Project aims to share and preserve the history of former slave dwellings. Its founder, Joseph McGill Jr., has...
Curated Video
Trump threatens to pull Smithsonian Museum funding
New ReviewU.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to pull funding from the Smithsonian Museum for promoting what he previously called ‘anti-American ideology.’ In a Truth Social post on Tuesday, Trump accused the museum of focusing on ‘how...
Curated Video
Trump admin orders Smithsonian museums to be reviewed for ‘Americanism’
New ReviewSupporters of the Smithsonian museums in the US push back against the Trump administration's plans to target racial diversity.
Curated Video
Safeguarding Gullah Geechee culture through music and tradition
New ReviewOn St. Helena Island, South Carolina, a group of singers in their 70s and 80s—guided by musicologist Dr. Eric Crawford—breathes life into centuries-old Gullah spirituals, safeguarding a cultural treasure born from the struggles and faith...
Curated Video
Trump national park policy: White House seeks to erase 'divisive ideology'
New ReviewNational parks become the next battleground in the US culture war.