In 1823, President James Monroe redefined U.S. foreign policy with a three-paragraph addition to his State of the Union address. The Monroe Doctrine ultimately led to a new era of U.S. imperialism.

Learn about the inspiring story of Ketanji Brown Jackson, from her early years in Miami to becoming the first Black woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. Discover how her family's history of public service, alongside personal...

Explore the journey of Barack Obama, the first Black president of the United States. Discover his achievements, from the Affordable Care Act to his leadership in global issues, and learn how his story continues to inspire future...

This video explores the later years of Coretta Scott King’s life, highlighting her efforts to preserve her husband's legacy and continue their shared fight for civil rights. From leading marches to founding the Martin Luther King Jr....

This video examines the conclusion of the War of 1812, focusing on the Treaty of Ghent and its effects. While the treaty restored prewar boundaries, it left a lasting impact on American Indian tribes and the Federalist Party. Despite the...

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 history of voting rights in the United States, focusing on the exclusion of many groups, such as women, Black Americans, and Native Americans, during the country's early years. It highlights the work of key...

In the Thirteen Colonies, women had limited rights and freedoms. Their lives, influenced by marriage, status, and coverture laws varied greatly, reflecting the evolving society of the time.

Sitting at the pinnacle of the judicial branch of government, the U.S. Supreme Court is the highest court in the land. Its landmark rulings have had an enduring impact on American life and law.

The Voting Rights Act of 1965 tackled voter suppression in the United States. While it significantly increased the registration of Black voters, it was not without controversy.

This video examines the history and current state of racial inequality in the U.S., focusing on the experiences of Black Americans. It covers the impact of historic practices like slavery, Jim Crow laws, and redlining on wealth,...

In episode 51 of Supreme Court Briefs, animal guts in the drinking water of New Orleans leads to the first major interpretation of the 14th Amendment by the Supreme Court.

In episode 50 of Supreme Court Briefs, a man with lighter skin is arrested after refusing to leave the whites-only railway car of a segregated train in the Jim Crow South

Was John Brown a hero or terrorist? The answer is not so simple. In this documentary, Mr. Beat examines the life and times of the most (in)famous abolitionist in history.

In episode 52 of Supreme Court Briefs, two students get caught smoking in the high school restroom, and one denies it, so the principal searches her purse

Mr. Beat tells you all about Jane Addams, one of the most important figures in American history.

Mr. Beat breaks down the Oklahoma City bombing as the 25th anniversary of it approaches.

Mr. Beat and Hikma History explain the Barbary Wars.

In which John discusses The Mexican Repatriation of the 1930s, a story from U.S. History he learned about only recently.

In this video, the speaker discusses some famous events in early American history and examines whether they are fact or fiction. They debunk the myth of George Washington and the Cherry Tree, explore the true story of Paul Revere's ride,...

Mr. Beat and MrBettsClass team up to tell the true story of Paul Revere. According to Mr. Beat, Paul Revere was definitely overrated, and most of us only know about him because of a poem written decades after his death