Instructional Video3:43
Hip Hughes History

Federalist #47 Explained: American Government Review

6th - 12th
An overview of James Madison's classical writing on checks and balances, Federalist #47.
Instructional Video2:08
Curated Video

Alexander Hamilton's Writing Desk: The Laptop Precursor

9th - Higher Ed
The average American will send and receive around 3,000 text messages every month. But Founding Father Alexander Hamilton relied on his his trusty portable writing desk to draft countless letters and write some of the most important...
Instructional Video10:02
Weird History

Hardcore Facts About Alexander Hamilton

12th - Higher Ed
Before 2015, it was common to hear that Alexander Hamilton was, by far, the most undervalued of all the American Founding Fathers. But with the explosive popularity of the Broadway musical Hamilton, that statement is no longer accurate....
Instructional Video2:00
Curated Video

The Federalist Papers

9th - Higher Ed
The Federalist Papers were written by three of America's Founding Fathers, in an attempt to convince the American people that the Constitution should be ratified.
Instructional Video2:53
Makematic

Alexander Hamilton

K - 8th
In this video, viewers will learn about Alexander Hamilton and his contributions to American history.
Instructional Video3:56
Lesson Planet

EdTech Tuesday: Constitution and Federalist Papers

7th - 12th Standards
Discover an app that will allow you and your class to delve into key primary source documents of United States history: the Constitution and the Federalist Papers. The presenters in this video offer a breakdown of the app's primary...
Instructional Video3:26
C-SPAN

On This Day: Life and Contributions of Alexander Hamilton

7th - Higher Ed Standards
Historians have been fascinated by Alexander Hamilton long before he was the subject of a Broadway hit. Using video resources, scholars explore how his early upbringing as an orphan and social outcast may have influenced his role in the...
Instructional Video13:04
Crash Course

The Constitution, the Articles, and Federalism

9th - 12th Standards
Check out this entertaining, speedy, and highly informative overview of the founding stages of the United States government. The video includes a detailed discussion of the limitations of the Articles of Confederation, the eventual...
Instructional Video5:12
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Bill of Rights Institute

Constitutional Principles: Republican Government

9th - 12th Standards
Why were the founding fathers wary of democracy? What is the difference between a direct democracy and a constitutional republic? Encourage critical thinking around questions such as these in your class and review the principles of a...