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Trump Promised to Build a Wall (& Make Mexico Pay) Did He Actually Do It? - TLDR News
With the 2020 election getting ever closer we wanted to examine some of Trump's core 2016 promises and see if he delivered. Today we'll be taking a look at Trumps famous mantra of 'building the wall' and almost as crucially 'making...
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Britannica Insights: Electoral College
Learn more about how the U.S. electoral college functions and how a president is elected.
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Rachel Carson's Fight for the Environment
Marine biologist and writer Rachel Carson demanded that the US government take responsibility to protect people and the planet. Her book Silent Spring was a turning point in the modern environmental movement.
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Demystified: How the Electoral College Works
Overview of the U.S. electoral college.
Ancient Lights Media
US Constitution: The Separation of Powers in the U.S. Government
Understanding the U.S. Constitution: 13. This clip outlines the structure of the U.S. government. It demonstrates how the three branches of government are designed to be separate from one another.
Cerebellum
The Legislative Branch Of Government - Functions Of The Legislative Branch Continued
This video looks at special interest groups, the coverage of federal affairs in the media, the writing of legislation, the role of committees and the process of turning bills into laws. The Legislative Branch Of Government. Part 4
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The Declaration Of Independence - Influences On The Declaration
The Declaration of Independence, written in 1776, is critical for American citizens to understand their importance in defining their freedoms and the foundation of democracy. This video talks about some of the documents and thinkers...
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Vietnam Veterans Memorial
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington DC, is rightly recognised as one of the most touching and solemn war memorials in the world. But when plans for the memorial were first unveiled, many Vietnam veterans and US political leaders...
Professor Dave Explains
Andrew Johnson: First Impeached (1865 - 1869)
Lincoln's Assassination shocked the nation, and there were even rumors that his Vice President Andrew Johnson had something to do with it. Either way, Johnson became president upon Lincoln's death, and every historian agrees he was...
Cerebellum
The American Civil War And Reconstruction: 1862-1869 - The Civil Rights Act (1866)
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 Civil Rights...
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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?
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Dolley Madison: The First First Lady
As the host of unrivaled skill, First Lady Dolley Madison brought the US political elite together by throwing the best parties Washington, DC had ever seen.
The Business Professor
What are Sources of Federal, State, and Local Law
This Video Explains: What are Sources of Federal, State, and Local Law
Cerebellum
The United States Constitution - Bicemeral System And The Great Comprimise
The United States Constitution is one of the most important and versatile documents ever written. The Bicemeral system and Great Compromise are discussed. The United States Constitution. Part 3
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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.
Hip Hughes History
The 16th Amendment Explained: The Constitution for Dummies Series
How much do you know about income tax, the Constitution and the 16th amendment? In this video lecture we hit the big ideas surrounding income tax prior to the 16th amendment as well as the causes for the amendment. Did you know income...
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The Articles of Confederation
Did you know that before the Constitution, there was another governing system in the US? The Articles of Confederation.
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The US Constitution
We all know what the US Constitution is – but do you know its origins story? Let’s delve into history and discover more about the most document in US history.
Mazz Media
Shay's Rebellion
This program examines the people, places and events that led to Shay’s Rebellion. Students will learn about the weaknesses of the United States’ original federal government established under the Articles of Confederation. Viewers will...
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Did You Know? Articles of Confederation
Learn more about the Articles of Confederation.
Wonderscape
History Kids: John Lewis
In this video, we learn about the early life of John Lewis, his journey as a civil rights activist, and his career as an elected official.
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Symbols and Ceremonies of the United States
Was there really an Uncle Sam? Who wrote the Pledge of Allegiance? Why are the flag's colors red, white and blue? Kids will enjoy exploring answers to these questions and learning about the origins and meaning of our country's most...