Curated Video
Civil War Amendments
Did you know that the US Constitution's most important amendments took place over just 5 years? So what happened between 1865 and 1870 – and how did it change America?
Wonderscape
History Kids: Constitutional Amendments 25 - 27
In this video, the teacher discusses the 25th, 26th, and 27th Amendments to the United States Constitution. The teacher explains the purpose and significance of each amendment, providing historical context and examples. The teacher also...
Hip Hughes History
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 Explained
An overview of the landmark legislation passed giving the Federal Government enforcement power over the states in relationship to the 15th Amendment. Including Shelby County vs Holder which effectively kills much it.
Wonderscape
History Kids: Constitutional Amendments 11 - 15
The video discusses the 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments to the United States Constitution. It explores how these amendments have shaped our country and affected the lives of citizens, particularly focusing on issues such as...
Khan Academy
US History Overview 2 - Reconstruction to the Great Depression
Ambitiously spanning American history from 1865 to 1941, this video discusses and clarifies topics such as women's suffrage, the sinking of the Maine, and the development of America as a world empire. Maps and photographs will engage...
Curated OER
American Civil War, 1861-1865
The American Civil War tore the country in two. What made tension grow between the North and the South? How did the war finally begin? What artillery was used? Answer some of these basic questions using this resource. Consider choosing a...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: America's History in the Making: Reconstructing a Nation
This video delves into the challenges and opportunities that arose during the Reconstruction period following the Civil War and, in particular, re-unifying the states. [28:25]
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Rights of African Americans Pt. 3: The Civil War Amendments
On today's podcast we learn about the Civil War Amendments and why they were not effective.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Fifteenth Amendment: Threats and Violence
Even though African Americans were given the right to vote after the Civil War, most experienced barriers to voting and did not exercise this right until the civil rights movement one hundred years later.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Rights of African Americans Pt. 13: The Fifteenth Amendment
The Fifteenth Amendment was intended to protect the rights of African Americans to vote. It worked, for a while.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: The Fifteenth Amendment
The Fifteenth Amendment expanded the right to vote to ensure that African Americans could exercise this right.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Fifteenth Amendment and Suffrage
While the Fifteenth Amendment was meant to clear the way for disenfranchised groups to vote, most Southern and some other states put obstacles in place to prevent African Americans from exercising their right to vote.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Rights of African Americans Pt. 9: Moral/political Motivations
After the Civil War, Republicans had both moral and political reasons to support the civil rights of African Americans.