iscover how the Boston Tea Party became a key moment in the American Revolution, as colonists resisted British taxes on imported goods like tea, sugar, and paper. Learn about the major tax acts, including the Stamp Act and Tea Act, and...

This video uncovers the surprising truth behind the famous Battle of Bunker Hill, explaining how most of the fighting took place on Breed’s Hill. It explores the errors made by both American and British forces, and why this American...

This video explores the events of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, debunking myths about who fired the first shot of the American Revolution. It explains how the term “the shot heard around the world” originated and why the...

This video explores the real story behind Paul Revere’s famous midnight ride, debunking myths popularized by Longfellow’s poem. Viewers learn that Revere wasn’t alone, didn’t shout “The British are coming,” and didn’t reach Concord....

Delve into the early stages of Paul Revere’s involvement in the revolutionary movement. Discover how this skilled silversmith and engraver adapted his trade during hard times, creating eyeglass frames, false teeth, and business cards...

This video explores the key causes of the War of 1812, including British impressment of American sailors and conflicts over trade between the United States, Britain, and France. Learn about the Embargo Act, the Non-Intercourse Act, and...

This video explores the real story behind Paul Revere’s famous midnight ride, correcting common misconceptions. It highlights Revere’s mission to warn militias about British plans and alert Patriot leaders Hancock and Adams of their...

After her honorable discharge, Deborah Sampson returned to Massachusetts. Initially, she continuined to live as a man, adopting the identity of her younger brother. She later married Benjamin Gannett, raised four children, and faced...

In July 1783, Deborah Sampson, disguised as a male soldier, was part of a contingent sent to Philadelphia to quell a protest by soldiers demanding pay. While there, she fell ill and her true identity was discovered by a doctor, who...

Deborah Sampson, one of the earliest women to enlist in the Continental Army, disguised herself as a man to serve during the American Revolution. Despite being discovered once and facing rejection from her church, she re-enlisted and...

Deborah Sampson is one of the earliest women to enlist in the U.S. Army and disguised herself as a man in order to fight during the American Revolution. Born in 1760, she faced hardships, including being orphaned and working as an...

Explore George Washington's pivotal role in the American Revolution, from his political activism to his appointment as Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army. Witness his initial challenges, strategic victories, and the ultimate...

Who Would Be King of America if George Washington had been made a monarch?

Mr. Griot reviews the character, setting and mood and also explains the importance of sequence of events.

The Thirteen Colonies were built by a diverse workforce including skilled laborers, indentured servants, enslaved people, and criminals, in stark contrast to modern labor practices.

The U.S. Constitution, drafted in 1787, established a strong federal government, outlining legislative, executive, and judicial branches, and remains the nation's supreme governing document.

Every year, on the third Monday of February, Americans celebrate Presidents’ Day. A federal holiday that originally began as a birthday celebration for George Washington, the first President of the United States.

From its creation in 1701 to its role in American independence and beyond, the Liberty Bell embodies the United States’ enduring values of liberty, equality, democracy, and freedom for all.

Charles Willson Peale was not just a painter; he was also a soldier, politician, and educator. His life and work offer us a vivid snapshot of Revolutionary America and its heroes.

Julia Stockton Rush's letters offer a unique glimpse into the lives of women during the American Revolution, capturing a nation's birth from a female perspective.

Mapp v. Ohio was a landmark U.S. Supreme Court case that safeguarded the Fourth Amendment right to privacy after a Cleveland woman was wrongly convicted following an illegal search of her home.

In the United States’ two-party system, the Republican Party competes with the Democratic Party for political power. But when was it formed and how has it changed over the years?

It’s the oldest political party in the United States, but how was the Democratic Party formed and what contributions has it made to U.S. society since?

In the late 1770s, U.S. patriots banded together to declare independence from Great Britain. But why did they want their independence and what kind of country did they want the United States to be?