Crash Course
Equal Protection: Crash Course Government and Politics
Today, Craig is going to talk about the most important part of the Constitution - the Fourteenth Amendment. In particular, we're going to discuss the "equal protection" clause and how it relates to our civil rights. So we've spent the...
Crash Course
World War II Part 2 - The Homefront Crash Course US History
In which John Green teaches you about World War 2, as it was lived on the home front. You'll learn about how the war changed the country as a whole, and changed how Americans thought about their country. John talks about the government...
Crash Course
The Roaring 20's Crash Course US History
In which John Green teaches you about the United States in the 1920s. They were known as the roaring 20s, but not because there were lions running around everywhere. In the 1920s, America's economy was booming, and all kinds of social...
Crash Course
America in World War I Crash Course US History
In which John Green teaches you about American involvement in World War I, which at the time was called the Great War. They didn't know there was going to be a second one, though they probably should have guessed, 'cause this one didn't...
Crash Course
Civil Rights & Liberties: Crash Course Government
Today, Craig is going to give you an overview of civil rights and civil liberties. Often these terms are used interchangeably, but they are actually very different. Our civil liberties, contained in the Bill of Rights, once only...
Curated Video
Is the coronavirus a threat to democracy? | Inside Story
Researchers at Freedom House say the pandemic has been used to roll back democracy and human rights in 80 countries.
Curated Video
Migration to 18th and 19th century Britain
Pupil outcome: I can explain the reasons for, and the experiences and impacts of, migration to Britain in the 18th and 19th centuries. Key learning points: - The Industrial Revolution, expansion of empire and increasing civil liberties...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
John Schmitz - Enemies Among Us: Relocation & Internment of German, Italian & Japanese Americans
John Schmitz, a history professor at Northern Virginia Community College, discusses his book Enemies Among Us, which explores the relocation, internment, and repatriation of German, Italian, and Japanese Americans during World War II....
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Clay Risen - Red Scare: Blacklists, McCarthyism, and the Making of Modern America
Clay Risen, a reporter at The New York Times, explores the era from 1946 to 1957 in his book Red Scare, detailing how anti-communist hysteria shaped American society. During this time, fear of communism infiltrated every level of...
Wonderscape
The 14th Amendment: Citizenship, Equal Rights, and Civil Liberties
Discover the impact of the 14th Amendment, a key Reconstruction Amendment that played a crucial role in reshaping the American legal landscape post-Civil War. This amendment redefined citizenship, guaranteeing equal protection and due...
Wonderscape
The Fourth Amendment: Protection Against Unreasonable Searches and Seizures
Explore the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which safeguards citizens' rights against unreasonable searches and seizures. Understand the requirement of probable cause and the need for a search warrant issued by a judge. Learn...
Wonderscape
Understanding the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution
Delve into the Second Amendment, which grants citizens the right to bear arms. Understand the historical context that influenced the Founding Fathers to include this right, reflecting on the colonial era's militia system and the measures...
Wonderscape
The Bill of Rights and the First Amendment Explained
Explore the significance of the Bill of Rights and the First Amendment in American history. Understand why these amendments were necessary for protecting individual freedoms and limiting government power. Learn about the rights enshrined...
Curated Video
Tyranny of the Majority
Four different perspectives from leading researchers on the threat of majoritarian rule or “tyranny of the majority". Featured are: Quentin Skinner (QMUL), John Dunn (University of Cambridge), Mark Bevir (UC Berkeley) and author Matthew...
Curated Video
Integrity: Schechter Brothers
In the 1930s, Jewish butchers the Schechter brothers showed integrity when they fought what they felt were unjust regulations, in order to uphold their faith and customer trust.
Curated Video
Thinking It Through
Political scientist John Dunn, University of Cambridge, points out that in many ways democracy, civil liberties and capitalism actually oppose one another rather than reinforce each other, as many naively believe.
Curated Video
Democratic Misconceptions
Political scientist John Dunn, University of Cambridge, describes how the typical American view of democracy is incorrect, describing how America’s Founders were generally extremely sceptical of the idea of a democratic republic.
Hip Hughes History
The Warren Court Explained: US History Review
A short broad theme based lecture on the Warren Court as it relates to judicial review. Aimed at the United States American History Test given at the end of junior year. Even more specifically geared for the New York Regents Examination...
National Institute of Standards and Technology
CyberMaryland Summit - Part 1
This event was hosted at the National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD.
TLDR News
8values Political Test Explained: What Was TLDR News' Results? - TLDR News
A while ago we took the Political Compass test & safe to say... we didn't love it. So this time round we asked our team & audience to take the 8values test, an alternative political test. So in this video we explain the test, reveal our...
TLDR News
Why South Korea's Coronavirus Lockdown was so Effective: What Can we Learn? - TLDR News
Coronavirus continues to spread around the world, and different countries have had different reactions to the pandemic. In this video, we compare the approaches taken in different countries and explain how countries like South Korea have...
Curated Video
The Bill of Rights: What is it and what Rights does it Guarantee?
The right to stand up for what we believe in is as American as apple pie and is protected under US law by the Bill of Rights: a list of ten amendments to the US Constitution that almost never existed.
Hip Hughes History
Schenck vs United States Explained in 5 Minutes: US History Review
Do you have an absolute right to free speech? The Supreme Court gives it 1919 answer. Learn the basics about the must-know US History Supreme Court Case challenging the constitutionality of the Espionage Act. If you are in a US History...
TLDR News
Are Coronavirus Lockdowns Constitutional Do They Encroach On Your Civil Liberties - TLDR News
Coronavirus has lead to laws changing around the world and governments increasing their powers. This has lead to some worrying about the implications on their civil liberties, and wondering if the changes are even constitutional. So in...