Curated OER
American Presidents: John Adams
The first president to live in the White House, John Adams was not particularly popular. He took a lot of flack from his supporters when he refused to go to war with France. Although he could be responsible for the western United States,...
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Alien and Sedition Acts Part 1
The Alien and Sedition Acts were a response to concerns about foreigners.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Alien and Sedition Acts Part 2
Looks at the formation of the first political parties in the United States in reaction to the Alien and Sedition Acts.
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: The Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions
U.S. History video in which teacher Tom Richey discusses the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions and explains they were passed by lawmakers who questioned the constitutionality of the Federal Alien and Sedition Acts. [14:27]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: First Amendment to the u.s. Constitution
Jeffrey Rosen of the National Constitution Center in conversation with Walter Isaacson of the Aspen Institute about the First Amendment. [7:05]