The documents our predecessors left for us contain a written record of our history, and bear witness to why we are who we are and how our democracy evolved. In this video we look at the documents that come from the tumultuous...

Find out why I call the NW Ordinance of 1787 the "Uht Oh, Mama Got Pregnant Law".

A simple explanation of the Federalist Papers. Special Thanks to Tom Richey for his wisdom and help.

Our country’s destiny has been shaped by those who gave of their leadership, wisdom and sometimes their lives. Our American’s Documents of Freedom have recorded the evolution of our republic down through the years. This program focuses...

After the American Revolution, America was free from Great Britain and finally existed as its own country. However, America now lacked a set of laws to govern it. At the time, the states were not united, and each state had its own set of...

Did you know that before the Constitution, there was another governing system in the US? The Articles of Confederation.

This program examines the people, places and events that led to Shay’s Rebellion. Students will learn about the weaknesses of the United States’ original federal government established under the Articles of Confederation. Viewers will...

Learn more about the Articles of Confederation.

Students will learn that the Ninth Amendment in the Bill of Rights states that the rights of citizens are not limited to those rights spelled out in the constitution. The program discusses that the Tenth Amendment was intended to...

The Connecticut Compromise was one of the most important deals made at the Constitutional Convention in 1787, understanding it is an essential part of any US History and Government course. Plus I do it all swanky and such.

HipHughes takes you through the essentials of Alexander Hamilton, grooving and griming through his economic policies that helped to strengthened the early republic. Perfect for students going over the basics or studying for a big exam.

In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the German Unification

A heaping helpful of Constitutional history as HipHughes dips and dives through the Constitutional Convention. A seasoned high school teacher of 15 years, this lesson is practical for any aged learner and entertaining for ages 1-99. ...

This live-action video program is about the word Confederal Government. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word Confederal Government through use of video footage, photographs,...

Betcha I can explain the Articles of Confederation in one minute.