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Politicians greet one another in Versailles, France.
Politicians greet one another in Versailles, France.
Curated Video
Fake News And The 1918 Flu
A propaganda machine and a law threatening prison for criticizing the U.S. government encouraged newspapers to censor the 1918 flu and it cost lives.
Bridgeman Arts
Lusitania memorial, anti-war parade, pro-war rally, Roosevelt and Wilson, 1915, 1917, WWI
Lusitania memorial, anti-war parade, pro-war rally, Roosevelt and Wilson.
Curated OER
From World War to Cold War
From peace at the end of World War II, straight back to war. This resource details the changes in leadership in the Soviet Union post World War II. From the brief attempt at democracy, to the Bolshevik Revolution, and finally to Vladimir...
PBS
Reconstruction: The Birth of a Nation - Rewriting History through Propaganda
How historically accurate was the film The Birth of a Nation? Using a video that features clips from the film and analysis from historians, young scholars explore the connection between art and history. Additional activities...
PBS
Veterans Day | All About the Holidays
A quick video details the history of Veterans Day. Viewers discover how the holiday came to be, dating back to 1918 when it was known as Armistice Day, and how it has evolved to the holiday we celebrate currently. A question challenges...
PBS
Flag Day | All About the Holidays
Before celebrating Flag Day, find out how the national holiday came to be. A video sheds light on the involvements of Betsy Ross, Woodrow Wilson, the history of the flag, and examples of how we celebrate the holiday.
The Great War
Champion for Democracy? - Woodrow Wilson
Racist? Man of his time? Master statesman? Naive idealist? Historians still question the political legacy of Woodrow Wilson. Encourage your scholars to engage in the debate by using a biography that traces Wilson's academic and political...
Bill of Rights Institute
Progressivism and The New Deal
Bust those trusts! Scholars investigate the Progressive Era leading to the New Deal in America. They examine the impact legislation had on attempting to control big business in the United States. Are there any parallels to today?
Federal Reserve Bank
The Fed Explains the Central Bank
What does the Federal Reserve actually do? Explore the three main responsibilities of the Fed—setting monetary policy, regulating and supervising banks, and acting as a bank for the federal government—with a short and engaging video.
Curated OER
World War I: The War to End All Wars
Take a look into the life of Woodrow Wilson, US president during World War I. Although he promised "A war to end all wars," and helped create the Treaty of Versailles, the US went back to war in 1939.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Blockades, U Boats, and Sinking of the Lusitania
This video discusses the importance of naval warfare in World War I. Blockades, German u-boats, and the sinking of the Lusitania that brought the US to the brink of war are explained using maps and pictures. Also included is a...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: United States Enters World War I
The inevitable happens and the U.S. enters WWI. Watch this video which outlines the reasons leading to this declaration and an excerpt from a speech opposing the decision to declare war. Also included is a question/answer section from...
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: Live Hangout World Wars Part Ii
Lengthy, in-depth video in which Mr. Tom Richey and fellow history colleague provide a rich team-taught lecture on World War II. Video includes maps and photos. [1:44:30]
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Backstory Radio
Backstory Radio: City Upon a Hill: A History of American Exceptionalism [Rebroadcast]
BackStory Radio episode discusses the history of American Exceptionalism and the rhetoric behind it. Audio and transcripts are provided.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ap Us History Unit: Period 7: 1890 1945: Paris Peace Conference
This video lesson from Khan Academy covers Period 7: 1890-1945 in American History. The Paris Peace Conference and Treaty of Versailles are discussed. This resource is designed as a review for the AP US History Test.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ap Us History Unit: Period 7: 1890 1945: Lusitania
This video lesson from Khan Academy covers Period 7: 1890-1945 in American History. The sinking of the Lusitania, and its connection to President Woodrow Wilson's declaration of war is discussed in this lesson. This resource is designed...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Crash Course Us History: Progressive Presidents
In which John Green teaches you about the Progressive Presidents. The presidents most associated with the Progressive Era are Theodore Roosevelt, William Taft, and Woodrow Wilson. During the times these guys held office, trusts were...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: 60 Second Presidents: Woodrow Wilson
60-Second Presidents video [1:19] on the presidency of Woodrow Wilson. Students will learn about the domestic and foreign policies of this two term president. Support material for students included.
Have Fun With History
Have Fun With History: President Woodrow Wilson
President Woodrow Wilson served two terms. His first term concentrated on economic policy while his second term was engulfed with World War I.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Role of President Pt. 11: Roosevelt and Wilson
Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson had their own strategies for increasing the power of the presidency. Roosevelt used his office as a 'bully pulpit' to advance his issues, and Wilson spoke directly to the public to seek support.
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: The Versailles Treaty: Wilson vs. the Senate
Rich discussion of the Treaty of Versailles in this video featuring Tom Richey. Richey examines the contention between President Wilson and the U.S. Senate and Wilson's foreign policy between World War I and World War II. [9:02]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ap Us History: 1890 1945: United States Enters World War I
Discusses the reasons that the United States entered World War I. [7:05]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: American Diplomacy Throughout History
Fmr. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright discusses the transformation of diplomacy from 18th-century diplomacy, government talking to government, to 20th-century diplomacy, government talking to government and the people [10:04]