Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1856
The 18th Presidential election in American history took place on November 4th, 1856.
Franklin Pierce had a rough going over the previous four years, and now struggled to get his own party's renomination. At the Democratic Party's...
Hip Hughes History
The Election of 1844 Explained
A summary of the Presidential Election of 1844 between James K. Polk and Henry Clay.
Weird History
When the Seminole Indians Aligned With Escaped Slaves
The Black Seminoles were a group of people that history, for the most part, forgot about. Their alliance with the native Seminole tribes resulted in a unique relationship that had never been seen before, and that changed the course of...
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1864
Who cares if the southern half of the country split off and it's been fighting a very bloody war against it ever since? Let's have an election! The 20th Presidential election in American history took place on November 8th, 1864. Right...
Wonderscape
History Kids: Trail of Tears
In this video, Rainy Fields, an enrolled citizen of the Muskogee Creek Nation, discusses the history of how the United States forcibly removed indigenous peoples from their lands, focusing on the Trail of Tears and the impact it had on...
Curated Video
America's Two-Party System
The United States is essentially a two-party system, unlike other democracies around the world where people can vote for political parties representing many different interests. Is that a good or a bad thing?
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1824
The tenth episode in a very long series about the American presidential elections from 1788 to the present. I hope to have them done by Election Day 2016. In 1824, it's a four-way race that does not have a majority winner in the...
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1828
The 11th episode in a very long series about the American presidential elections from 1788 to the present. I hope to have them done by Election Day 2016. In 1828, after basically 5 years of his supporters campaigning, Andrew Jackson gets...
Hip Hughes History
The 1824 Election Explained
A summary of the cray cray Presidential Election of 1824.
Hip Hughes History
The 1828 Election Explained
The Presidential Election of 1828 between Andrew Jackson & John Quincy Adams.
Hip Hughes History
Should Obama Pardon Hillary? The Presidential Pardon Explained
Should President Obama pardon Hillary Clinton? In this video we look at the presidential power of pardon. Who pardoned the most, what are some of the more infamous pardons in American History?
Professor Dave Explains
Andrew Jackson: Founder of the Democratic Party (1829 - 1837)
President #7 represents a huge shift in American political history. The first six were educated members of the upper class, but Jackson was a commoner, elected on a wave of populist enthusiasm. He was also the founder of the modern...
Jabzy
War of 1812 - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the War of 1812
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1836
The 13th episode in a very long series about the American presidential elections from 1788 to the present. I hope to have them done by Election Day 2016. In 1836, the Whig Party emerges and runs four candidates against incumbent Martin...
Hip Hughes History
The 12th Amendment Explained: American Government Review
In this video lecture we look at the elections of 1796 and 1800 and how the twelfth amendment rectified the problems they exposed.
Hip Hughes History
The 1832 Election Explained
A video lecturing summarizing the Presidential election of 1832 between Andrew Jackson and Henry Clay.
Mr. Beat
Why the Electoral College is Terrible
Mr. Beat explains how the Electoral College is the worst way to elect the President and Vice President in the United States.
Hip Hughes History
The Spoils System Explained: US History Review
A super quick overview of the 1828 Spoils System, instituted by Andrew Jackson. Perfect for test crammers, life long learners and the cray cray on the internets.
One Minute History
Toledo War - One Minute History
The year: 1835. The dispute: Territorial claim of the Toledo Strip. Toledo holds geographical importance as a port city at the base of the Maumee Bay. The conflict arises out of differing interpretations of the boundary lines set by the...
Hip Hughes History
Five Failed Presidential Assassination Attempts
With over twenty Presidential Assassination attempts in US History, here are the five I find most fascinating.
Mr. Beat
The Nullification Crisis (Story Time with Mr. Beat)
Here's the story of The Nullification Crisis.
TMW Media
The legacy of the battle of New Orleans
In this episode of Travel Thru History we’re wading from the Bayou to the Boulevard in the deep south of North America to a city that knows how to have a good time. It hosts one of the biggest festivals in the country and is well-known...
Curated Video
“You're Fired!” How To Get Rid Of The President
Impeachment is the process of removing the President from office. But what does it really take to get fired as Commander-in-Chief?
Hip Hughes History
The Indian Removal Act Explained in 5 Minutes: US History Review
An introductory lecture to the basics of Andrew Jackson's Indian Removal Act.