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Levels of Government
In the United States, federal, state, and local governments work together to run the country. Find out the responsibilities of each level of government.
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Indigenous Peoples' Day
Indigenous Peoples' Day pays tribute to America's original inhabitants, honoring their rich cultures, languages, and significant contributions to the nation.
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The Mexican-American War
The Mexican-American War saw the U.S. and Mexico fight over Texas between 1846 and 1848, leading to significant territorial changes and setting the stage for future conflicts.
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Election of 1824: When the House Chose
In the Presidential Election of 1824, five men from one party were up for the job. It was left to the House of Representatives to figure out a winner – and the aftermath led to the modern two-party system.
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Ontario expects U.S. to ease impact of auto tariffs
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick called Ontario Premier Doug Ford to talk about the coming auto tariffs, suggesting they could be lowered on some Canadian vehicles using American parts. It comes after President Donald Trump...
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States Ramp Up Travel Quarantines, Raising Questions About Rights
Some states are grappling with balancing public health measures and the right to privacy.
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Pbs Learning Media: 50 States Part 2
In this 3rd through 5th grade video, students combine psychomotor skills and geography as they travel from Montana to Wyoming. As students travel from state to state, they learn regional facts and state capitals. Students perform...
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Pbs Learning Media: 50 States Part 1
In this 3rd through 5th grade video, students travel virtually to 25 different states from Alabama to Missouri. While on their journey students explore geography, learn state capitals and interesting facts along the way. Movements are...
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Pbs Kids: Wilson & Ditch Digging America: Hawaii
Watch videos and read about the adventures of Wilson & Ditch as they travel around the country, learning important and fun facts about each location they visit. This episode focuses on the state of Hawaii. [6:54]
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Pbs Kids: Wilson & Ditch Digging America: Outer Banks
Watch videos and read about the adventures of Wilson & Ditch as they travel around the country, learning important and fun facts about each location they visit. This episode focuses on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. [4:14]
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Pbs Kids: Wilson & Ditch Digging America: Utah
Watch videos and read about the adventures of Wilson & Ditch as they travel around the country, learning important and fun facts about each location they visit. This episode focuses on the state of Utah. [4:13]
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Cgp Grey: Grey Explains: American Empire
A concise explanation of how the United States is structured - its government, states, Indian reservations, island territories, and the federated states of Micronesia. [6:23]
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Pbs Learning Media: I Wanna See the States
Video [6:07] of pop band Hellogoodbye in a song about the geography, people, and culture of the U.S. Younger students will learn about each of the 50 states and can sing along with lyrics provided. Lesson plan and worksheet for teachers.