Learn how the Electoral College works, where electors cast their votes based on the popular vote of their state. Discover how the 1787 Constitutional Convention created the system as a compromise, allowing both large and small states...

This video uncovers the famous myth of George Washington and the cherry tree. Viewers learn how the story was added by Mason Locke Weems years after Washington’s death and why historians believe it’s untrue. The video explains the...

This video explores the creation and development of the U.S. Supreme Court, from its establishment in 1787 to the Judiciary Act of 1869, which set the number of justices at nine. Learn about the court's early challenges, its evolving...

Discover how Eleanor Roosevelt transitioned from volunteering and advocacy work to becoming an influential figure in politics alongside her husband, Franklin D. Roosevelt. Learn about her efforts during World War I, her role in...

This video covers the historic March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in 1963, where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech. Learn about the peaceful protests, including sit-ins and marches, that led...

This video highlights key battles and figures in the War of 1812, focusing on the role of Henry Clay and the War Hawks, as well as major conflicts like the Battle of Fort Detroit and the Battle of the Thames. It also explores the...

This video explains the Twenty-Third Amendment, ratified in 1961, which grants the residents of Washington, D.C. the right to vote in presidential elections. Learn how this amendment provides limited electoral votes for the capital...

Discover how George Washington Carver's later years solidified his legacy as an agricultural innovator and advocate for U.S. farmers. Learn about his successful push for a peanut tariff, his collaboration with Henry Ford on alternative...

This video explores the Twenty-Second Amendment, ratified in 1951, which limits U.S. Presidents to two terms in office. Learn about how Franklin D. Roosevelt's four-term presidency during the Great Depression and World War II led to...

This video explains the Twenty-First Amendment, which repealed the Eighteenth Amendment and ended Prohibition in 1933. Discover how this amendment allowed states to set their own alcohol regulations and why Congress used state...

This video covers the final chapter of Samuel Morse’s life, highlighting his successful demonstration of the telegraph to Congress, the famous first message sent between Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, and the rapid expansion of...

Learn about the House of Representatives, one of two chambers in Congress, with 435 seats allocated based on state population. Discover the roles of the Speaker of the House, Majority Leader, and Minority Leader, as well as the...

This video explores the history of voting rights in the United States, focusing on the exclusion of many groups, such as women, Black Americans, and Native Americans, during the country's early years. It highlights the work of key...

This video covers Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s final years, focusing on his role in the Selma marches and his advocacy for the Voting Rights Act of 1965. It also highlights his assassination, the national recognition of his work with the...

In episode 78 of Supreme Court Briefs, a housekeeper sues the hotel she works at after it doesn't pay her a minimum wage.

Explore the significance of state governments in shaping daily life and enacting laws that affect citizens. Learn about the historical context of state powers, from the Constitutional Convention to the adoption of the Bill of Rights....

Explore the final years of George Washington at Mount Vernon and his lasting legacy as a foundational figure in American history. Discover his impact through monuments like Mount Rushmore and the Washington Monument, his portrayal on...

Dive into George Washington's presidency, highlighting his involvement in the Constitutional Convention, his unanimous election, and his precedent-setting actions as the first President of the United States. Learn about his...

Explore George Washington's pivotal role in the American Revolution, from his political activism to his appointment as Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army. Witness his initial challenges, strategic victories, and the ultimate...

Discover George Washington's entry into the military during the tense prelude to the Seven Years' War. Follow his journey through treacherous terrain to deliver a message to French forces, his early combat experiences, and his rise to...

Who Would Be King of America if George Washington had been made a monarch?

The Red Scare wasn't just about hinting communists. It also resulted in thousands of LGBTQ+ federal workers losing their jobs.

Mr. Griot shows how to use a graphic organizer to organize the subject of his biography by early life, middle life, and late life. Then he demonstrates the importance of revising and editing. Finally, he reads the final draft of a...

Dr. Forrester provides a biography of the twenty-eighth president of the United States, Woodrow Wilson. She focuses on his strong belief in education.