Crash Course
Black Americans in the Civil War Crash Course Black American History
The American Civil War is one of the deadliest in US History, and let's just get this out of the way: it was about slavery. In the more than 150 years since the end of the Civil War, there have been many attempts to litigate the reasons...
Bedtime History
What was the Louisiana Purchase?
Discover the story behind the Louisiana Purchase, one of the most important land deals in American history. In this video, we explain how the United States bought a huge amount of territory from France in 1803, doubling the size of the...
Makematic
The Indian Removal Act of 1830
The Indian Removal Act of 1830 led to the forced relocation of Indigenous Peoples from the fertile East to the arid West, marking a tragic chapter in U.S. history with the harrowing Trail of Tears.
Makematic
Territorial Expansion of the United States
Since its birth, the United States has acquired new territories through purchase, conflict and annexation. New territories ensured the country’s growth, but often at the expense of Indigenous peoples.
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James Madison's Legacy
James Madison is known as the “Father of the Constitution” – but he was so much more than that. As author of the Virginia Plan and the Bill of Rights, his political genius proved vital in the founding of our nation.
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Lewis and Clark
In the early 1800s, Meriweather Lewis and William Clark charted the vast Louisiana Territory, providing the first maps and detailed documentation of its geography, plants, animals, and Indigenous populations.
Makematic
The Early Executive Branch
As Chief Executive of the Executive Branch of government, the US President has immense power and authority. Power that comes primarily from the Constitution and the traditions set by our first four Presidents.
Makematic
The Expedition of Lewis & Clark
In the early 1800s, explorers Lewis and Clark set out to chart the American West. The Corps of Discovery kick-started decades of Western expansion, at significant cost to Indigenous communities.
Curated Video
Zebulon Pike’s Expeditions
A video entitled “Zebulon Pike’s Expeditions” that examines the importance and legacy of explorer Zebulon Pike’s two famous journeys into the American West.
Wonderscape
Jefferson’s Dilemma: Reacting to the Louisiana Purchase
This video explores President Thomas Jefferson's reaction to the Louisiana Purchase, from his initial excitement over doubling the size of the United States to his concerns about constitutional authority. It details how Jefferson...
Wonderscape
How the Louisiana Purchase Was Negotiated
This video outlines the negotiations behind the Louisiana Purchase, focusing on James Monroe and Robert Livingston's efforts in Paris. It explains their surprise at Napoleon Bonaparte's offer to sell the entire Louisiana Territory for...
Wonderscape
The Louisiana Purchase and the Corps of Discovery
Learn about the monumental Louisiana Purchase made by President Thomas Jefferson in 1803, which doubled the size of the United States. Discover how this land acquisition led to the historic expedition of Lewis and Clark and their Corps...
Wonderscape
The Impact of the Louisiana Purchase
This video explores the significant effects of the Louisiana Purchase on the United States. It discusses how the acquisition doubled the country's size, opened up new trade routes along the Mississippi River, and enabled westward...
Wonderscape
The Louisiana Purchase: Jefferson’s Quest for New Orleans
This video explores the events leading up to the Louisiana Purchase and President Thomas Jefferson's concerns about New Orleans in the early 1800s. It covers Jefferson's efforts to secure access to the Mississippi River for American...
Wonderscape
The Dawn of the Napoleonic Era: Establishing a New Order in France
This video covers Napoleon's return to France, the coup of 18 Brumaire, and the onset of the Napoleonic Era. It discusses his reforms, the Battle of Marengo, and his influence on French law and governance. Napoleon Bonaparte part 3
Curated Video
Prudence: Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson's prudence in orchestrating the Louisiana Purchase, despite constitutional concerns, doubled the size of the U.S., securing its position on the global stage.
Curated Video
Key Individuals of the Louisiana Purchase
Key Individuals of the Louisiana Purchase identifies the contributions of key individuals involved in the Louisiana Purchase by reviewing the roles of Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, and Robert Livingston.
Curated Video
Lewis and Clark Expedition
Lewis and Clark Expedition recognizes how acquiring the Louisiana Territory encouraged Americans to explore the West by reviewing the objectives of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
One Minute History
006 Thomas Jefferson - One Minute History
Thomas Jefferson is born on a plantation near Charlottesville, VA. After inheriting the property, he clears the mountaintop and names it Monticello, or ‘little mountain’. In law school, Thomas is elected to the VA House of Burgesses and...
One Minute History
098 Lewis & Clark - 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
The Father of the Declaration of Independence
“Thomas Jefferson” reads and discusses a biography of Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States.
Hip Hughes History
Thomas Jefferson: The Louisiana Purchase and the Constitution -- US History Review
Why did Jefferson acquire the Louisiana Purchase? How did the Louisiana Purchase change the United States? A fun and clear explanation of a critical moment in American history by a seasoned Social Studies Teacher.
Hip Hughes History
Manifest Destiny in Ten Minutes
With many misguided comments, please know this is a lecture designed to help kids pass tests, the curriculum is set by NY state. I do not choose to bash Europeans, nor ignore ugly truths. This is a short theme based lecture on U.S....
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of the United States: The Great Plains Region: Historical Highlights
This clip explores the historical history, and some important cultural features of the Great Plains Region.