The Jewish wedding canopy reminds Americans of their distinct conception of religious freedom and the remarkable possibility of integration without assimilation.

Today is Juneteenth, the annual celebration of the date when slaves were first freed in Texas and a symbolic moment in the anti-slavery movement. In this video we explain the celebration and why Biden made it a new federal holiday.

How the quill pen helped to promote literacy in North America and played a part in the founding of the nation.

Ratification of the Constitution was a contentious process, but America’s Jews, in contrast to many other religious groups, supported ratification by large margins.

The storming of the U.S. Capitol by a pro-Trump mob has prompted calls to remove him from office before his term ends<br/>

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This clip is from the chapter "Variables and Assignments" of the series "C++ for Beginners".Variables and identifiers

Whether you think the balanced budget amendment is the best thing since sliced bread or the embodiment of Lucifer or you have no idea what the heck it, we'll give you the basics!

Though Thomas Paine was a non-believer, the heart of his Common Sense draws on the Hebrew Bible.

Lets have a discussion about a powerful and semi-confusing programming topic - variables.



A variable is like a bucket. You choose what types of stuff you want in the bucket and can change the contents...

We’re hanging out with our founding fathers on this episode of Travel Thru History as we visit the very place where revolutionaries, decried “Liberty will reign in America!” Today Philadelphia is a booming city that is as alive with new...

In pursuing diplomacy with the great powers of his time, Herzl left no stone unturned.

In this video, the teacher provides a step-by-step guide on how to write a conclusion for an essay or constructed response. The students are taught to restate the big idea and summarize the evidence using their own voice. The teacher...

The documents our predecessors left for us contain a written record of our history, and bear witness to why we are who we are and how our democracy evolved. In this video we look at the documents that come from the tumultuous...

Sometimes the most valuable treasures can be found in the stupidest of places. We've teamed up with Jack Whitehall to bring you 10 Lost Treasures Discovered in The Dumbest Places.

Here we discuss Storm Troops Advancing Under Gas by Otto Dix from Der Krieg (1924).

In the late 1700s, three major revolutions changed the course of history in the name of freedom and equality. The Age of Revolutions bore witness to this change.

The Declaration of Independence, written in 1776, is critical for American citizens to understand their importance in defining their freedoms and the foundation of democracy. This video looks at the path Americans took to Independence...

MOT 1948: NATIONAL ADVERTISERS CONVENTION: SPEECH: President of Columbia University General Dwight D. Eisenhower talking about a 'spirit' that existed long before the signing of the Declaration of Independence.'

This video provides a step-by-step guide on how to understand and answer questions effectively. It emphasizes the importance of taking the time to comprehend what a question is asking before attempting to answer it. The video introduces...

I made this with my 4th period government class to encourage people to vote and remind everyone that American politics, like the classroom, will never be ideal. You have to make the best with what you have.



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The nation's founders set an ambitious American idea and ideal. Getting there takes time, experience, and social evolution.

On January 21, 2017, millions around the world marched to promote legislation and policies supporting women's rights, among other things. The main event was in Washington, D.C., known as the Women's March on Washington. It featured over...

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. Documents of Destiny: And Conflict...

Learn more about the U.S. holiday known as Independence Day or the Fourth of July.