One Minute History
Thomas Jefferson - Founding Fathers - Legends of America - One Minute History
The life and history impact of Founding Father Thomas Jefferson.
Hip Hughes History
The 1804 Presidential Election Explained
A summary of the 1804 Presidential Election.
Hip Hughes History
How to Write an Essay for a History Exam: The Basics Explained
If you are one of tens of thousands of kids who freak out when it comes time to write that history essay and you are worried about bombing it, let me settle your nerves and give you enough advice to get that essay in decent shape to pass.
Hip Hughes History
The Jefferson Era in Ten Minutes
Covers John Adams and Jefferson, such as Alien Sedition Act, Nullification, the Election of 1800, the Louisiana Purchase and Constitutional Power.
Cerebellum
America: Growth Of A New Nation 1798-1814 - The Louisiana Purchase
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. In this episode the Louisiana...
Curated Video
How the USA Grew: 13 Colonies to 50 States
This program is designed to give students a clear understanding of the historical events of various land acquisitions that led to the creation of the United States as it exists today. Archival footage combined with lively maps and...
Cerebellum
American Explorers & Pioneers - 18th And 19th Century Explorers
American explorers and pioneers the first Europeans explored the valleys, rivers and mountains of America. Many set up home there and forced Native Americans out of their original homeland. 18th century explorers such as Captain James...
One Minute History
Lewis and Clark Expedition - One Minute History
After acquiring new territory from France in the Louisiana Purchase, President Thomas Jefferson wants to find out more about the land and its resources. Jefferson needs to establish an American presence in the region, so he commissions...
Curated Video
Lewis and Clark: the Making of an Expedition
Lewis and Clark’s Corps of Discovery opened the American West up to expansion and settlement – but it all rested on the expert planning and preparation.
Wonderscape
History Kids: Napoleon Bonaparte
This video provides a brief overview of Napoleon Bonaparte's life and his impact on Europe. It explores his rise to power, his military campaigns, his reforms in France, and ultimately, his downfall. The video highlights the importance...
Curated Video
Stephen H Long: The Man Who Mapped the West
Stephen H. Long mapped much of the unexplored American West – but he made one big mistake that set Western migration back decades.
Professor Dave Explains
Thomas Jefferson: Author of the Declaration of Independence (1801 - 1809)
Thomas Jefferson was quite an interesting fellow. He was definitely a genius, as he was an expert in pretty much everything you could be an expert of. He was a great writer, too. But there is a little of hypocrisy in there for good...
Curated Video
13 Stripes to 50 Stars: The Growth of America
Animation, live action footage and colorful maps combine to effectively tell the story of the growth of the United States of America. The flag symbolizes the country's growth, starting with 13 stripes and growing to 50 stars. This...
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of the United States: Louisiana
This clip explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of Louisiana.
One Minute History
Louisiana Purchase - Thomas Jefferson Achievements - One Minute History
The story of the Lousiana Purchase and its historical impact on the legacy of Thomas Jefferson
Weird History
Insane Facts About the Lewis And Clark Expedition
American history is full of wild tales of adventure, genuinely ludicrous achievements, and no small amount of super depressing things. Caught in this tawdry tangle of sometimes violent and horrific, sometimes glorious and heroic history...
Wonderscape
History Kids: The Louisiana Purchase
This video provides a brief overview of the Louisiana Purchase and its impact on the United States. It explains how Thomas Jefferson, concerned about the future of New Orleans, negotiated with France to purchase the city and the...
Wonderscape
History Kids: Sacagawea
In this video, the teacher discusses the life of Sacagawea, a Native American woman who played a crucial role in the Lewis and Clark expedition. The teacher covers Sacagawea's early life, her involvement in the expedition, and her impact...
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...
Bloomberg
BlackRock's Fink Sees Opportunities in 'Inorganic Growth'
BlackRock Inc. Chief Executive Officer Larry Fink says he is very excited about change as he sees, "great opportunities to transform our company again and some very large opportunities for inorganic growth." Fink speaks during a...
Bloomberg
Trump Wants to Buy All of Greenland, No Joke
Aug.16 -- President Donald Trump reportedly wants to buy Greenland, the world’s biggest island. But Denmark is not selling. Davie Westin and Taylor Riggs discuss on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Americas."
Khan Academy
Napoleon and the War of the Third Coalition
This video begins with a timeline of the main events in Napoleon's career (starting in 1799). It details the War of the Third Coalition and the transition of the Holy Roman Empire into the Confederation of the Rhine. Maps, paintings, and...
Khan Academy
US History Overview 1: Jamestown to the Civil War
Complete with territory maps, photos, and interesting anecdotes, this video covers the major events of American History, roughly from 1754 to 1865. Plymouth and Jamestown are mentioned at the beginning of the video, but the speaker...