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Declaration of Independence
Declaration of Independence identifies the purpose and significance of the Declaration of Independence by reviewing the causes of the American Revolution.
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Taxation in the Federal System
Taxation in the Federal System recognizes that the largest source of income for the federal government is taxes by describing various types of taxes and the role of the IRS.
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Major Powers of Local Governments
Major Powers of Local Governments identifies the powers reserved to local communities by reviewing major powers of local governments.
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Beginning of American Democracy
Beginning of American Democracy” describes how democracy developed in the United States, exploring the events that occurred during the Revolutionary War between 1774 and 1776.
MarketWatch
Use your mortgage statement to cut your tax bill
Learn how to read the fine print of your monthly mortgage statement, there's a wealth of information on how to save on income taxes when the time comes.
Curated Video
What is the 4th of July?
Independence Day takes place every year on the 4th of July. It celebrates the day that the Founders of the United States declared their independence from Great Britain.
John D Ruddy
Monarchs of England Part 4: The Hundred Years' War - Manny Man Does History
Find out all about the Hundred Years War and the very long rivalry between England and France.
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What Caused the French Revolution? | The Life & Times of Louis XVI
What Caused the French Revolution? | The Life & Times of Louis XVI
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Owed to the IRS
Taxes are withheld from employees’ gross earnings each pay period. The taxes are sent by the employer to the respective government agencies. Additional calculations are required to determine the amount the employer must send to the IRS.
Zach Star
Making $80,000 per Year Right Out of College
In this video I discuss my personal starting salary as an engineer right out of college as well as my expenses. Of course these numbers are unique to me and will different a lot from person to person and especially country to country....
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Different Accounts
The video “Different Accounts” demonstrates how two people can have different perspectives of the same event.
Hip Hughes History
The Three-Fifths Compromise Explained: US History Review
Ready to get nauseous over some ugly US History? The Constitutional Convention's 3/5ths Compromise broken down so you can understand it for school, for a test or for life.
Hip Hughes History
America's First Gangs; The First Political Parties
A one day project after some direct instruction, where students enacted Federalists and Democratic Republicans to get across key concepts for the 11th grade US History curriculum. This project is called a DV Quilt, the genre and...
Hip Hughes History
Economics on the United States History Test in Ten Minutes
Geared for the US Regents, this lecture explains the major differences between free market capitalism and capitalism under Keynansian Economics. Topics include supply and demand, regulatory action versus unregulated laissez fairre. Bush,...
Hip Hughes History
The Stamp Act Congress Explained: US History Review
A super quick overview of the first Colonial Congress, the Stamp Act Congress. Put together in response the the Stamp Act and meeting in 1765, this important event is one of the earliest illustrations of the upcoming American Revolution.
Hip Hughes History
The 1984 Election Explained
The essential elements of the Election of 1984 for President of the United States wrapped up in a perfect ten minute gift. Ye only have to press the button. Designed for AP Government students, Political Science students in their first...
Vlogbrothers
Who Do Tax Breaks Benefit?
In which John discusses popular tax deductions and who actually benefits from them. Sarah's Art Assignment video on Art and Taxes that inspired this one: • Art + Taxes = The... How to tax income is a huge part of our political discourse...
Vlogbrothers
How to Invest (and other money questions with The Financial Diet)
I just wish I could talk to these Chelsea and Lauren about finances all day! Luckily they have a YouTube channel!
Vlogbrothers
God and Grain: The French Revolution, Part I
In which John discusses the causes of the French Revolution and its initial events, including the French debt crisis under King Louis XVI, the convocation of the estates general, the rise of the third estate, the formation of the...
Vlogbrothers
Why Are American Health Care Costs So High?
In which John discusses the complicated reasons why the United States spends so much more on health care than any other country in the world, and along the way reveals some surprising information, including that Americans spend more of...
MarketWatch
How to minimize capital gains taxes on your stocks and crypto
Capital gains taxes eat into your portfolio's returns; but there are ways to minimize them and keep more of your investment dollars. Here's what you need to know.
MarketWatch
How to cut your taxes, at the last minute
Is last minute tax filing your thing? Here are the best tips and tricks to save the most - even at the 11th hour.
MarketWatch
How to avoid taxes legally
There are many ways to cut your taxes that don't involve lying or cheating on your tax return. Here are some strategies you need to know.
Professor Dave Explains
11 Types of Taxes: Sales, Income, Capital Gains, and More
We know that government spending is funded by taxes. But how are these taxes collected? What should be taxed? Essentially there are three types of taxes. Taxes on what you buy, taxes on what you own, and taxes on what you earn. But more...