The American Revolutionary War defined our Country, with Black and Native American soldiers playing a key role.

We’ve all seen our fair share of American political ads in recent years. But the very first? That could be Common Sense - written by Thomas Paine – an 18th century pamphlet designed to incite rebellion!

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.

What about the Native Americans who found themselves stuck in the middle of the Civil War – why did they fight for both sides?

The Declaration of Independence was the first ever document to cement equality into the founding principles of a nation. It helped to bring the colonies together during a national crisis, but it was by no means perfect.

Did you know that before the Constitution, there was another governing system in the US? The Articles of Confederation.

We all know what the US Constitution is – but do you know its origins story? Let’s delve into history and discover more about the most document in US history.

What did the Founding Fathers really think of slavery? And how did that impact the laws they created?

Have you ever wondered why cannabis is legal in some states but not others? It all goes back to the US Constitution – and another disagreement between the Founding Fathers.

Join me as we lay down the tracks of learning by covering the basics on the Transcontinental Railroad built during the 1860's. Perfect for students and lifelong learners.

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. This video looks at the documents...

The youngest country on earth is South Sudan. In 2011 they broke off from Sudan into their own country. However, the story of the youngest country has ancient roots, and many of us don’t really give this region the time of day. So, for...

Don't just listen to Macbeth, learn what's happening. This video series will provide a full reading of William Shakespeare's Macbeth. Along the way we'll pause to answer questions, annotate the text, and show illustrations and paintings...

In this video, the teacher explains how to use research questions to guide research over multiple texts. The teacher emphasizes the importance of not just looking for answers to the questions, but also being open to finding new and...

This clip explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of South Carolina.

This program explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of the Southwestern Region of the United States. The individual states of Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and Nevada are presented in detail.

This clip explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of Virginia.

The 21st Presidential election in American history took place on November 3rd, 1868. It was the first one to take place after the Civil War, and the first to take place during a period historians refer to as the Reconstruction Era. The...

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. This video looks at the documents...

How a former slave became the first woman to lead an armed force in the civil war.

This live-action video program is about the word Underground Railroad. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word Underground Railroad through use of video footage, photographs,...

This program explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of the Southwestern Region of the United States. The individual states of Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and Nevada are presented in detail.

In this video, the teacher explains how to write the first draft of an essay using a boxes and bullets outline as a guide. The teacher demonstrates the process step by step, showing how to convert the outline into full sentences and add...

Learn more about how amputation of injured limbs saved the lives of soldiers during the American Civil War.