The right to vote is our single most important right as American citizens, and yet, many Americans fail to exercise this valuable right. The Election Process In America. Part 1

In this video, we explore the lasting legacies of ancient Rome in the areas of art, architecture, engineering, and language. Also, the influence of Latin on language, including the development of Romance languages and the use of Latin...

In this video, the teacher provides a comprehensive overview of the War of 1812, discussing its causes, major battles, and its effects. The video emphasizes the perspectives of different groups involved, including the American...

In Jerry Spinelli’s Maniac Magee, a twelve-year-old orphan runs away in search of a home and finds himself in a small Pennsylvania town segregated by race. There, the mysterious stranger, who earns the nickname “Maniac” for his legendary...

Explore Constitutional Amendments 21 through 24 and understand why the Bill of Rights was a necessary addition to the Constitution. In-depth explanations of the amendments are presented with landmark cases and an analysis of each...

This clip offers a brief introduction to the States in the Middle Atlantic Region of the United States.

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.

In this video, we learn about the early life of John Lewis, his journey as a civil rights activist, and his career as an elected official.

The video is a biography of Samuel Morse, the inventor of the telegraph and Morse code. It covers his early life as an artist, his personal tragedies, and his determination to revolutionize communication. The video discusses Morse's...

The novel Esperanza Rising tells the “riches to rags” story of a girl who lived comfortably in Mexico in the 1930s until her family’s situation changed. She and her family had to move to California, where they worked in farm labor camps...

James Blair, Robert Markowitz, and Josh Valcarcel are among the NASA photographers who find themselves in the second seat of a T-38 jet, or taking studio portraits, and everywhere in between, documenting history and the many facets of...

This video is a lesson on the life of Frederick Douglass, an influential figure in the fight against slavery and for civil rights in the United States. The video discusses significant events in Douglass' life, including his early years...

This video is a lesson about the life and works of Roald Dahl, a famous children's book author. The teacher discusses Dahl's early years and his adventures as a young adult. The teacher then focuses on two of Dahl's most popular books,...

An animated video outlining the basic narrative of the American Civil War, how it started, what politics led to it, the key battles of the war and the key players such as Abraham Lincoln and Robert E. Lee.

This video provides an overview of the Supreme Court, its history, role, and powers. It explains how the Supreme Court ensures that laws are constitutional and examines the process for filling vacancies on the Court. The video also...