Curated Video
Breaking Down the Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights is the first ten amendments to the US Constitution. It guarantees all Americans basic freedoms – but those freedoms have always been under attack.
Mr. Beat
McCulloch v. Maryland
In the second episode of Supreme Court Briefs, Mr. Beat makes one of the most boring Supreme Court cases in American history somewhat more interesting. It was, after all, QUITE A FREAKING BIG DEAL. Washington, D.C. 1816 The United States...
Mr. Beat
The Era of Good Feelings (Story Time with Mr. Beat)
Here's the story of a period in American history when the country wasn't as divided, at least politically, as it usually is.
Mazz Media
Equal Protection and Extending Rights
This program examines how the Supreme Court refused to recognize the intention of the Fourteenth Amendment and the equal protection clause. Students will learn about the concept of “separate but equal” and about the Supreme Court...
Curated Video
How The Census Changed America
A nationwide head count of all those who live in the United States, the US Census takes place every ten years. It shows us how society constantly changes – but it also took decades of struggle for every person in America to count.
Mazz Media
People and Events That Shaped the US Constitution
PEOPLE AND EVENTS THAT SHAPED THE US CONSTITUTION CHAPTER 1. Montesquieu’s Ideas About Government In this video students will learn about Montesquieu one of the foremost political philosophers of the Enlightenment. Viewers will come to...
Wonderscape
History Kids: Constitutional Amendments 21 - 24
Explore Constitutional Amendments 21 through 24 and understand why the Bill of Rights was a necessary addition to the Constitution. In-depth explanations of the amendments are presented with landmark cases and an analysis of each...
Curated Video
The First Allies of the Revolution
The United States’ first true allies, the Oneida Tribe helped the Patriots to win the American Revolutionary War – but at what cost?
Hip Hughes History
The Bill of Rights Hand Game: US History Review
The Bill of Rights explained for students studying US History and Govenrment.
Bedtime History
Making the U.S. Constitution
After the American Revolution, America was free from Great Britain and finally existed as its own country. However, America now lacked a set of laws to govern it. At the time, the states were not united, and each state had its own set of...
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...
Cerebellum
The United States Constitution - The Articles Of Confederation
The United States Constitution is one of the most important and versatile documents ever written. The articles of confederation, drawn up after the American war of Independence are discussed. The constitutional convention is also...
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...
Curated Video
Hotboxing History: Is The United States Really United?
Have you ever wondered why cannabis is legal in some states but not others? It all goes back to the US Constitution – and another disagreement between the Founding Fathers.
Mazz Media
The Ninth and Tenth Amendment: Equal Protection Under the Law
Students will learn that the Ninth Amendment in the Bill of Rights states that the rights of citizens are not limited to those rights spelled out in the constitution. The program discusses that the Tenth Amendment was intended to...
Hip Hughes History
The Great Compromise Explained in 5 Minutes: US History Review
The Connecticut Compromise was one of the most important deals made at the Constitutional Convention in 1787, understanding it is an essential part of any US History and Government course. Plus I do it all swanky and such.
But Why
How Democracy Works
Democracy is a form of government in which citizens have input into the rules that govern them. In the United States, people elect representatives at the local, state, and national levels, and those elected representatives make laws....
Ancient Lights Media
US Constitution: The Concept of Limited Government
Understanding the U.S. Constitution: 8. This clip explains how the U.S. constitution establishes limits on government intrusion into private lives. It also explains the System of Checks and Balances within the Federal Government.
Hip Hughes History
Alexander Hamilton Explained: US HIstory Review
HipHughes takes you through the essentials of Alexander Hamilton, grooving and griming through his economic policies that helped to strengthened the early republic. Perfect for students going over the basics or studying for a big exam.
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Michael Shellenberger: Energy and the Economics of Renewables
In this interview we discuss the impact of Schumpeter's concept of creative destruction in economic thinking - and specifically in energy. Most crucially we debate the issues surrounding conservation and the use of new oil and gas...
Hip Hughes History
The Constitutional Amendments in Ten Minutes
A short lecture outlining the amendment procedure and some examples of amendments passed throughout US History. Covers material in preparation for the regents exam in United States History in NY State. Amendments covere include...
Professor Dave Explains
George Washington: The Birth of a Nation (1789 - 1797)
So you wanna learn about American History, eh? Whether you are a history buff, or you want to figure out how America got to the screwed up place it's in now, this is the place to start your quest for knowledge! Each chapter will tell the...
Hip Hughes History
The Square Deal for Dummies - Teddy Roosevelt's Progressive Era Reforms
Let HipHughes take you through the most essential of Teddy Roosevelt's Progressive Era reforms known as the "Square Deal. "