In this video, the teacher explains the process of writing a thesis statement for a research paper. The steps include researching a topic, generating a big research question, restating the question as a complete sentence, and asking...

How does congress become divided? How did nationalism affect India at that time? Yasmin Khan on the Indian Partition, Part 3

The Supreme Court’s responsibility is to interpret all laws and ensure that they do not conflict with the founding principles of the Constitution. This video looks at how the Dred Scott vs Stanford court case added tensions to that which...

Austin, Texas 1851 As promised in the Compromise of 1850, the United States Congress pays the state of Texas $10 million in bonds. Flash forward to February 1, 1861, and both Texas citizens and members of the Texas state legislature vote...

A short video lecture detailing the main concepts of the Industrial Age. Geared for the United States History Regents examination. Students who would benefit include juniors taking a U.S. History course or perhaps for reviewing the...

Did the British have any chance of maintaining the Raj in 1945 after the second world war? What was on the minds of the British decision makers when faced with counter insurgency in India compared to talking of liberating Europeans...

When we talk about the 2nd amendment today, we talk almost exclusively about the "right to bear arms" and individual gun ownership. But whatever happened to a "well-regulated militia?" In today's episode we dive deep into the Supreme...

What were the 1863 NYC Draft Riots? In this video lecture, we will look at the historical context which led to these Civil War era riots, the riots themselves and the important effects.

Mr. Hughes' cuts through the 1990's like a hot knife through soft butter, aimed at the heart and bones of the U.S. History Regents exam in NY state. I hope you find the information applicable.

An explorer discusses some of the reasons why the Maya civilization may have disappeared

John A. Roebling's vision for this bridge incorporated the technology of the past with the future as well as Manhattan and Brooklyn.

Learn what makes the Bill of Rights so important to America! Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America That preface begins the Bill of Rights, the first ten amendments to the Constitution of the...

This video looks at the documents conceived in a period when the civil rights of women and Native Americans were in question, and slavery was driving a wedge between slaveholders and abolitionists. Educators from noted American...

In 1861, the Civil War was a conflict that threatened to permanently divide the United States. Without President Abraham Lincoln's leadership, courage and determination to maintain the Union, our country may have ceased to exist. From...

Article IV of the US Constitution explained including the Full Faith and Credit Clause, the Privileges and Immunities Clause and the admission of new states. The Constitution for Dummies series continues with an explanation of all four...

So you have a big US History test and you are having trouble sleeping. And you thought, could there possibly be a video that would help someone sleep and help them pass their exam. Well, you found it. Based on Mr. Hughes' epic self...

Franklin Pierce only served one term, but the borders of America changed a fair amount during his time in office. Let's see what events led to these changes and what happened to Pierce!

A video lecture summarizing the Presidential Election of 1868 between Ulysses S. Grant and Horatio Seymour during the height of Radical Reconstruction.

The Presidency of the United States is the most powerful position in the nation, and is often referred to as the “leader of the free world”. Their power is only equaled by the massive responsibility they hold. They are not always...

An animated video commissioned by the United States World War One Centennial Commission to explore why World War 1 is often forgotten in USA by comparison to its other big wars.

Here is why Kansans and Missourians have a long history of hating each other.

A summary of the most consequential Presidential Election in US History, the election of Abraham Lincoln.

Which economy was best for the country's future? The industrial economy of the North? Or the plantation system of the South? The stage was set for a financial fracas that would lead to the deadliest war in US history.

The medical hospitals established during the American Civil War helped save thousands of lives – and change how the US military cares for troops to this day.