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Institute for New Economic Thinking
How Artists Can Make Social Change
The Dixie Chicks put their careers on the line when they criticized the Iraq War. But artists aren’t taking the same risks today, says music industry veteran Shep Gordon. Watch Gordon and INET President Rob Johnson talk about how reality...
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 2016
The 58th Presidential election in American history took place on November 8, 2016. The biggest thing Barack Obama could take credit for was a rebounding economy. Just before election day, unemployment was under 5%. Sure, plenty of...
Mr. Beat
The Free Soil Party Explained
Mr. Beat tells you everything you need to know about the Free Soil Party, the most important single-issue third party in American history.
Hip Hughes History
1960 Presidential Election Explained
Mr. Hughes cuts through the 1960 election like a hot knife through butter. For the lazy AP Government student, the absent minded college student in a political science class they wish they could drop and weird random internet trolls.
Mr. Beat
The Populist Movement (Story Time with Mr. Beat)
Here is the story of the People's Party, aka the Populist Party, that sparked a movement that continues to this day.
Hip Hughes History
What is a Libertarian?
Nailing down the basics on the political ideology known as Libertarianism.
Epic History TV
US Presidents Part 1
Co-produced with Bridgeman Images, this is Part 1 of an overview of America's first 44 Presidents, from George Washington to Barack Obama. The presidents' rankings are taken from a 2010 survey by the Siena Research Institute.
Hip Hughes History
The 1920 Election Explained
An overview of the 1920 Election electoral match between two Ohio newspaper men, Warren G. Harding the Republican and James Cox the Democrat.
Wonderscape
History Kids: Kamala Harris
Learn all about Kamala Harris. Explore her background and career path that led her from California politics to being the first woman vice president, the highest-ranking woman in the U.S. government, and the first African-American and...
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1868
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...
Professor Dave Explains
Woodrow Wilson: A World War and a League of Nations (1913 - 1921)
Woodrow Wilson was president during a time when a lot was changing in the world. World War I broke out, and as hard as he tried to keep America out of it, it was inevitable that it enter the action, only to emerge as the world's premiere...
Hip Hughes History
The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire Explained: US History Review
What was the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire? Where did it happen? How did it happen? What were the effects? In this Social Studies based lecture we take a look at this pivotal event in US History which led to a social reform movement.
Wonderscape
History Kids: Eleanor Roosevelt
In this video, we learn about the life of Eleanor Roosevelt, who is described as a trailblazer. The video highlights her early years, her marriage to Franklin Roosevelt, her role as First Lady, and her work after leaving the White House.
Cerebellum
Emergence Of Modern America: The Gilded Age - The Birth Of The Populist Party
Just the Facts: The Emergence of Modern America: The Gilded Age uses fascinating historical footage to explore six decades that shaped modern America. The series examines the Gilded Age in the late 19th century, the Progressive Era of...
Wonderscape
History Kids: The Presidential Election Process
The video discusses the process of becoming President of the United States, including the constitutional requirements, the steps in the election process, and the role of the Electoral College. It provides a basic understanding of how...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Divided Government and Gridlock in the United States
This video lesson from Khan Academy discusses a divided government and gridlock in the United States. This lesson is intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics courses, including the AP...
HipHughes History
Hip Hughes History: What Is a Liberal?
A summary of social liberalism through the lens of political ideology. Find out what it means to be a left-leaning democrat. [14:21]
Other
Reading Through History: History Brief: The Election of 1828
This video gives a summary of the Election of 1828 and the election of Andrew Jackson. [6:44]
Other
Reading Through History: A History of the Democratic Party
This video provides a brief introduction to the history of the Democratic Party, including its origins, as well as significant victories in presidential and congressional elections. [7:38]