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Understanding Federalism in the United States
This video provides a brief explanation of the concept of federalism, particularly within the context of the United States. It highlights the idea of a central government and separate state governments that operate independently but are...
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Who has the Right to Vote in the United States?
Puerto Ricans pays taxes but can't vote in Presidential Elections. While in Chicago, between 2006 and 2016, 199 dead voted from beyond the grave! So how does voting law really work in the United States?
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The Fire that Sparked a Workplace Revolution
The Triangle Shirtwaist Fire Tragedy took the lives of 146 workers – and exposed a shocking lack of workplace health and safety laws in New York State.
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The Equal Rights Amendment: A Woman's Prerogative
The Equal Rights Amendment proposes to protect women and other marginalized genders under the U.S. Constitution - so why hasn't it been ratified?
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What Makes A State A State?
At first there were 13 – now there are 50! But what gives each US state the power to control its own laws and when does federal law take over?
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The Continental Congress
The Continental Congress was short-lived, but the role that it played in helping America to become an independent democracy can never be forgotten.
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Designing the Constitution: Learning from our Ancestors
How the Founding Fathers used the experiences of other democratic societies to inform the US Constitution.
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Breaking Down the Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights is the first ten amendments to the US Constitution. It guarantees all Americans basic freedoms – but those freedoms have always been under attack.
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Marian Anderson: The Opera Singer Who Challenged Segregation
When Black singer Marian Anderson was barred from performing in Washington by the Daughters of the Revolution – her Lincoln Memorial performance made her an icon of the Civil Rights Movement.
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How The Census Changed America
A nationwide head count of all those who live in the United States, the US Census takes place every ten years. It shows us how society constantly changes – but it also took decades of struggle for every person in America to count.
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What is a Citizen? From Ancient Athens to the US
Citizenship allows people to participate in the democratic process, but the road to inclusive citizenship has not been a smooth one.
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Dolley Madison: The First First Lady
As the host of unrivaled skill, First Lady Dolley Madison brought the US political elite together by throwing the best parties Washington, DC had ever seen.
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The Federalist Papers
The Federalist Papers were written by three of America's Founding Fathers, in an attempt to convince the American people that the Constitution should be ratified.
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Hotboxing History: Is The United States Really United?
Have you ever wondered why cannabis is legal in some states but not others? It all goes back to the US Constitution – and another disagreement between the Founding Fathers.
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“You're Fired!” How To Get Rid Of The President
Impeachment is the process of removing the President from office. But what does it really take to get fired as Commander-in-Chief?
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Explaining U.S. Birthright citizenship
Birthright citizenship is defined as a constitutional right for any child born in the United States to automatically gain U.S. citizenship.
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Alexander Hamilton
In this video, viewers will learn about Alexander Hamilton and his contributions to American history.
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Suffrage
This live-action video program is about the word Suffrage. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word Suffrage through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful,...
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Rally Against Obamacare
Rally Against Obamacare at US Capitol Building on March 24, 2012 in Washington, DC (Footage by Getty Images)
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Protesters Rally Against Obamacare
Protesters Rally Against Obamacare at US Capitol Building on March 24, 2012 in Washington, DC (Footage by Getty Images)
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New and Vintage Handguns, Hunting Rifle and Knives
New and Vintage Handguns, Hunting Rifle and Knives at The Nation's Gun Show at the Dulles Expo Center on December 28, 2012 in Dulles, Virginia (Footage by Getty Images)