TED-Ed
TED-Ed: When did slavery actually end in the United States? | Karlos Hill and Soraya Field Fiorio
At the end of the Civil War, though slavery was technically illegal in all states, it still persisted in the last bastions of the Confederacy. This was the case when Union General Gordon Granger marched his troops into Galveston, Texas...
Crash Course
The Stono Rebellion Crash Course Black American History
Enslaved people resisted their condition in a range of different ways. Oftentimes those ways were small and personal. There were also times when that resistance took on larger, more dramatic forms, like with slave uprisings and...
Makematic
13th Amendment
The Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery in the United States in 1865. But it was just the beginning of a long fight for equality and civil rights.
Makematic
The Raid on Harpers Ferry
Abolitionist John Brown viewed the fight against slavery as a holy endeavor that could only be won through violence. His raid on Harpers Ferry was an attempt to spark a mass uprising of enslaved people across the South.
Makematic
Abolitionism
The American Anti-Slavery Society was the country's first major national abolitionist organization. Founded in 1833, it raised awareness of the atrocities of slavery - but as time went on, factions emerged within the group.
Makematic
Leaders of the Civil War
The U.S. Civil War pitted friend against friend, neighbor against neighbor, in a bitter fight for the future of the nation. It also drove the country’s leaders apart. Their struggles are embodied by six men whose fates reflected the...
Wonderscape
The Legacy of the Reconstruction Era and Its Lasting Impact
This video explores the Reconstruction Era, focusing on the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments and the political strides made by Black Americans. Learn about the challenges and achievements of the time, including the rise of Black political...
Wonderscape
Radical Republicans and the Freedmen's Bureau: Reconstruction Efforts
This video examines the role of Radical Republicans during Reconstruction, highlighting their push for civil rights and the abolition of enslavement. Learn about their conflict with Presidents Lincoln and Johnson, the passage of the...
Wonderscape
The 13th Amendment: Ending Slavery in the U.S.
Explore the profound impact of the 13th Amendment on American society and its key role in shaping the nation's history. The 13th Amendment, pivotal among the Reconstruction Amendments, marks the abolition of slavery in the United States....
Curated Video
Emancipation Proclamation
Issued by U.S. President Abraham Lincoln almost three years into the Civil War, the Emancipation Proclamation played a crucial role in ending slavery across the United States and defining the principles that still govern the country today.
Wonderscape
Frederick Douglass: Influential Years and Legacy
This video highlights Frederick Douglass' pivotal roles in the Civil War and later years, including his advocacy with Abraham Lincoln, efforts for equal rights for Black soldiers, and his influential governmental positions. It emphasizes...
Curated Video
Change: A Result of War
Dr. Forrester discusses the changes begun in the United States as a result of the Civil War and Abraham Lincoln’s signing of the Emancipation Proclamation.
Curated Video
Election of 1876: Testing the Constitution
The Presidential Election of 1876 was considered a foregone conclusion, with Democrat Samuel J. Tilden sure to defeat Republican Rutherford B. Hayes, but disputed Southern electoral votes led to an outcome that nobody predicted.
Curated Video
The Living Guide for Freedom 2
"The Living Guide for Freedom" examines the U.S. Constitution as a living document by analyzing its evolution through the fifteenth, nineteenth, twenty-fourth, and twenty-sixth amendments.
Curated Video
The Living Guide for Freedom
The Living Guide for Freedom examines the U.S. Constitution as a living document by analyzing its evolution through the Fifteenth, Nineteenth, Twenty-Fourth, and Twenty-Sixth Amendments.
John D Ruddy
American Civil War (Remastered Edition) - Manny Man Does History
What happened when America went to war against itself.
One Minute History
029 Abraham Lincoln - One Minute History
February 12, 1809 - Abraham Lincoln is born in a one-room log cabin in Kentucky. With no formal education, Lincoln wins a seat in the Illinois state legislature and becomes a lawyer. He weds Mary Todd, who will bear him four sons, only...
Jabzy
The Last Slave Owners in the US | Native American Slavery, 5 Civilized Tribes, Trail of Tears
The Last Slave Owners in the US | Native American Slavery, 5 Civilized Tribes, Trail of Tears
Hip Hughes History
Reconstruction after the Civil War Explained in 10 Minutes
Mr. Hughes through the 1800's like butta'. Easy to digest, Mr. Hughes covers the basic causes and facts about the role of the government as it related to the war. Specifically designed for the US History and Government regents exam in NY...
Hip Hughes History
The Election of 1864 Explained
Think a little thing like a Civil War is going to get in the way of a Presidential election? Think again! Watch Lincoln take on his General, George McClellan. Check out more elections! • Presidential Elec...
Hip Hughes History
The 13th Amendment Explained: The Constitution for Dummies
Journey down the road of understanding the 13th Amendment with your host, HipHughes.
Curated Video
Lives of the Enslaved During the Civil War
How did life change for enslaved people as the American Civil War raged around them?
Hip Hughes History
Reconstruction After the Civil War -- US History Review
HipHughes gives you a hug and then a big fat slug as he guides you through U.S. Reconstruction. Come in and learn the basic or just brush up on your dusty noodle.... What were the competing plans? Were there any successes? Why did...
Curated Video
Frederick Douglass' Composite Nation
Abolitionist and social reformer Frederick Douglass believed that the U.S. could become the greatest nation in history – if it accepted the defining principles set out in his speech, Composite Nation.