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Election of 1860: A Nation, Torn
The Presidential Election of 1860 proved the most divisive in U.S. history, with the election of Abraham Lincoln triggering the secession of Southern states. But how did it play out at the polls?
The Daily Conversation
How Philly Became America's First Metropolis
Philadelphia was America’s first capital and played a key role in the nation’s founding, including where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were written. The city is known for its many “firsts,” like the first hospital,...
Mr. Beat
The George Washington Song
By day, Matt Beat is a high school history teacher. By night, the multi-instrumentalist writes and records songs about dead Presidents. Actual dead Presidents. Not the rap duo. He is recording them chronologically, and these are the...
National Constitution Center
The Legislative Branch
A visit to Washington, DC inspired Congressman John Lewis; a video visit to Congress and the Constitutional Convention just might inspire your learners. Using an intriguing video, viewers learn why and how the Founding Fathers created a...
Bill of Rights Institute
Constitutional Principles: The Rule of Law
Invite your young citizens to consider the depth, significance, and necessity of the rule of law. This video focuses particularly on the American commitment to rule of law since the nation's inception with the...
National Constitution Center
National Constitution Center: Constitution Hall Pass: The Presidency
Video introduced by ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos where he discusses his work with President Bill Clinton and later his perspective of presidents as a journalist. Students will learn from constitutional experts and a guide why an...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Classroom: A Conversation on the Constitution: Jury Service
Justices Stephen G. Breyer, Sandra Day O'Connor and Anthony M. Kennedy discuss the history and responsibilities of juries and the role they play in the U.S. judicial system. (10 min)