Instructional Video4:04
Curated Video

Robert E. Lee For Kids

K - 5th
Learn about Robert E. Lee, the skilled Confederate general of the American Civil War.
Instructional Video3:18
Curated Video

Jefferson Davis For Kids

K - 5th
Learn about Jefferson Davis, the politician who became the controversial President of the Confederate States during the American Civil War.
Instructional Video4:06
Bedtime History

History of Memorial Day

K - 12th
Learn about the history of Memorial Day. From the many Decoration Days held after the Civil War until it later became a national holiday.
Instructional Video4:49
Wonderscape

Robert Smalls: A Legacy of Leadership and Advocacy

K - 5th
Explore the post-war achievements of Robert Smalls, from serving the Freedmen's Bureau to shaping political change during Reconstruction. Learn about his contributions to public transportation integration, his role in founding the South...
Instructional Video4:29
Wonderscape

Robert Smalls: From Escape to Civil War Hero

K - 5th
Learn how Robert Smalls led a daring escape aboard the Confederate ship, the Planter, and delivered 17 enslaved people to freedom. Discover his pivotal role in providing crucial intelligence to the Union, meeting President Lincoln, and...
Instructional Video2:15
Wonderscape

Radical Republicans and the Freedmen's Bureau: Reconstruction Efforts

K - 5th
This video examines the role of Radical Republicans during Reconstruction, highlighting their push for civil rights and the abolition of enslavement. Learn about their conflict with Presidents Lincoln and Johnson, the passage of the...
Instructional Video0:42
Wonderscape

The Freedmen's Bureau and Lincoln's Legacy

K - 5th
This video discusses the establishment of the Freedmen's Bureau in 1865, an organization created to support newly freed men, women, and children with essentials like food, land, and education. It also covers the tragic assassination of...
Instructional Video3:36
Wonderscape

The Civil War and Reconstruction: Rebuilding a Divided Nation

K - 5th
This video covers the key events of the Civil War and the challenges of the Reconstruction Era. Learn about the impact of the Emancipation Proclamation, the differing approaches to reunifying the Union, and the struggles faced by...
Instructional Video5:22
Wonderscape

Hiram Revels: The First Black U.S. Senator

K - 5th
This video explores the life and achievements of Hiram Revels, the first Black person to serve in the U.S. Congress. Learn about his journey from a free-born pastor to a Civil War chaplain and political leader in Mississippi, and his...
Instructional Video4:36
Wonderscape

The Origins and Impact of Jim Crow Laws

K - 5th
Learn about the origins of Jim Crow laws and how they enforced racial segregation in the United States. This video traces the history from the minstrel character "Jim Crow" to the establishment of laws that restricted the freedoms of...
Instructional Video5:49
Wonderscape

The Battle of Little Bighorn: Custer's Last Stand

K - 5th
This video covers the events leading up to the Battle of Little Bighorn in 1876, where Indigenous leaders Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse led a decisive victory against the U.S. Army. It explores George Custer’s tactical mistakes and the...
Instructional Video4:34
Wonderscape

Harriet Tubman: Conductor of Freedom

K - 5th
Learn about the life and legacy of Harriet Tubman, the woman who led over 300 enslaved people to freedom through the Underground Railroad. Discover her bravery during the Civil War and her dedication to justice and equality. 10 Most...
Instructional Video4:07
Wonderscape

The Election of 1860 and the Start of the Civil War

K - 5th
This video discusses the election of 1860, which resulted in Abraham Lincoln's victory and the secession of Southern states from the Union. It highlights the growing tensions over slavery and the events that led to the start of the Civil...
Instructional Video5:14
Wonderscape

The Kansas-Nebraska Act and the Path to Civil War

K - 5th
This video explains the Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854, which introduced popular sovereignty as a way to decide the issue of slavery in new states. It also covers the violent aftermath, known as Bleeding Kansas, and other key events, such...
Instructional Video6:30
Wonderscape

The Missouri Compromise and Rising Tensions Before the Civil War

K - 5th
This video explores the events leading up to the Civil War, focusing on the Missouri Compromise of 1820 and its role in heightening tensions between Northern and Southern states over slavery. Viewers will also learn about Nat Turner's...
Instructional Video4:38
Wonderscape

The 15th Amendment: A Milestone in American Voting Rights

K - 5th
Explore the pivotal role of the 15th Amendment in shaping the democratic landscape of the United States. Enacted as the third of the Reconstruction Amendments post-Civil War, this amendment aimed to safeguard the voting rights of all...
Instructional Video6:28
Wonderscape

Understanding the 11th Amendment: A Key Change in U.S. Constitution

K - 5th
Discover the significance of the 11th Amendment, ratified in 1795, which addresses sovereign immunity and limits the ability to sue states in federal court. Originating from the case of Chisholm v. Georgia, this amendment highlights the...
Instructional Video4:50
Wonderscape

The 14th Amendment: Citizenship, Equal Rights, and Civil Liberties

K - 5th
Discover the impact of the 14th Amendment, a key Reconstruction Amendment that played a crucial role in reshaping the American legal landscape post-Civil War. This amendment redefined citizenship, guaranteeing equal protection and due...
Instructional Video4:24
Wonderscape

The 13th Amendment: Ending Slavery in the U.S.

K - 5th
Explore the profound impact of the 13th Amendment on American society and its key role in shaping the nation's history. The 13th Amendment, pivotal among the Reconstruction Amendments, marks the abolition of slavery in the United States....
Instructional Video4:37
Wonderscape

Women's Right to Vote: Understanding the Nineteenth Amendment

K - 5th
Delve into the history and significance of the Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which granted women the right to vote, also known as women's suffrage. Explore the early years of the suffrage movement, including the...
Instructional Video4:03
Wonderscape

The Prohibition Era: Understanding the Eighteenth Amendment

K - 5th
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...
Instructional Video21:10
Curated Video

Who Would Be King of America if George Washington had been made a monarch?

6th - Higher Ed
Who Would Be King of America if George Washington had been made a monarch?
Instructional Video4:49
Curated Video

Let's Go There! Battle of Sabine Pass

9th - Higher Ed
Travel to Sabine City, Texas and learn about the Battle of Sabine Pass the most one sided Confederate victory of the Civil War.
Instructional Video3:51
Curated Video

Let's Go There Fort Worth Stockyards and the Cattle Drives

9th - Higher Ed
Travel to the Fort Worth Stockyards and learn about the historic cattle drives.