Crash Course
Was Gatsby Great? The Great Gatsby Part 2: Crash Course English Literature
In which John Green continues to explore F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel, The Great Gatsby. In this installment, John looks into the titular Gatsby's purported Greatness. Gatsby's single-minded pursuit of Daisy, his checkered past, and his...
SciShow
That Time the US Government Poisoned Alcohol
The alcohol we drink is just one particular kind of alcohol: ethanol. The others can be a lot more dangerous, and in the 1920s, the US government made a really dangerous cocktail.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: What happened when the United States tried to ban alcohol | Rod Phillips
On January 17, 1920, less than one hour after spirits had become illegal throughout the United States, armed men robbed a Chicago freight train and made off with thousands of dollars worth of whiskey. It was a first taste of the...
Wonderscape
Understanding the Twenty-First Amendment and the End of Prohibition
This video explains the Twenty-First Amendment, which repealed the Eighteenth Amendment and ended Prohibition in 1933.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...
Wonderscape
The Prohibition Era: Understanding the Eighteenth Amendment
Explore the history and impact of the Eighteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, known as the Prohibition Amendment, which prohibited the manufacturing, transportation, and sale of intoxicating liquors. Learn about the...
Curated Video
Gladys Bentley: Breaking All the Rules
At a time when homosexuality was illegal in the United States, LGBTQ+ artist and pioneer Gladys Bentley broke all the rules to become one of the wealthiest Black performers of her time.
PBS
The Rise of Beer
People across the globe love beer. A LOT. Danielle traces the history of beer and how we got from fermented corn to the craft beers so many enjoy today. She looks not just at the science of brewing, but also the various fermented...
Curated Video
The FBI
The Federal Bureau of Investigations is a fact-finding, crime-fighting national security machine. But how did it come about – and what do FBI agents actually do?
Curated Video
Prohibition: Capitol Hill Secret
While Prohibition made it to illegal to sell, transport or make alcohol in the United States, the top brass in the US Congress were able to stay well-lubricated – thanks to the nefarious work of famed bootlegger, George Cassiday.
Hip Hughes History
The 21st Amendment Explained: American Government Review
Grab a fake a beer and chug down some Constitutional learning. Great for students, life long learners and the cray cray on the internets.
Hip Hughes History
The St. Valentine's Day Massacre Explained (feat. Sami Jarroush)
Why did the St. Valentine's Day Massacre happen? What were it's effects? Celebrate it by exploring one the bloodiest day in American gangster history. Happy Valentine's Day!
Weird History
Working As A Bootlegger During Prohobition
Mark Twain once said, "It is the prohibition that makes anything precious." The United States learned that lesson the hard way not long after January 17, 1920, when it made the nation’s fifth-largest industry largely illegal. Smuggling...
Hip Hughes History
The "National" Drinking Age Explained
Should the US Lower it's drinking age? Why is the drinking age 21? Explore the history of the drinking age in US History. Perfect for APGOV students, lifelong learners and the cray cray on the internet.
US Department of Agriculture
The Outside Gifts Prohibition
Can you accept a gift from someone or not? The outside gifts prohibition exists to help ensure that federal employees conduct themselves with fairness and impartiality toward all people seeking to do business with the government. In this...
Hip Hughes History
The 1928 Election Explained
A summary of the basics of the 1928 Presidential Election between Herbert Hoover and Al Smith.
AllTime 10s
10 Disturbing Government Cover-Ups Hidden From The Public
The government is there to prevent anarchy and even possibly act as a safety net for those who are most vulnerable in our society. But that is unfortunately not always the case, as the following 10 examples demonstrate.
Oxford Online English
Modal Verbs - How to Use Must, Have to and Should - English Grammar Lesson
In this lesson, you can learn about the modal verbs must, have to and should. Do you know the difference between 'must', 'have to' and 'should'? English learners often mix up these three verbs. In this lesson, you can learn how to use...
Hip Hughes History
The Election of 1884 Explained
A video lecture describing the 1884 Presidential Election between James Blaine and Grover Cleveland.
Cerebellum
Emergence Of Modern America: The Roaring Twenties - Prohibition
Just the Facts: The Emergence of America Uses fascinating historical footage to explore six decades thats shaped Modern America. The series examines the Gilded Age in the late 19th century, the Progressive Era of the early 20th century,...
Hip Hughes History
The 18th Amendment Explained: The Constitution for Dummies Series
Learn the history of the 18th amendment in an engaging video lecture by Social Studies teacher Keith Hughes aka HipHughes. In this informative ten minute lecture we look at 19th century Temperance and its evolution into the Anti-Saloon...
The Business Professor
Securities Issuance - Prefiling Period
Securities Issuance - Prefiling Period
Cerebellum
The World War One Years 1917-1920 - The 18th Amendment - Volstead Act (1919)
American democracy has a lineage of written records that we can trace to show the development of our nation, and how each document builds on those before it to make our foundation of freedom stronger. In this video, the documents...