Curated Video
Factors That Influenced Migration to the West
Dr. Forrester describes the various factors that influenced the migration of settlers to the Midwest and the western regions of the United States. She introduces the town of Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan. She concludes by explaining that...
Curated Video
Department of Transportation
The Department of Transportation ensures the equitable and safe transport of goods and people along our roads, railways, skies, waterways and airspace. So, why did it take so long to come into existence?
Curated Video
Building the Erie Canal: Explained
The earliest major industrial project in the United States’ history, the Erie Canal connected East to West by water and enabled a new era of commerce, trade, and movement.
Hip Hughes History
The Erie Canal Explained: US History Review
Take a quick trip down the Erie Canal of Explaining as we look at how this revolutionary transportation system changed the course of United States History. Join me as we lay down the tracks of learning by covering the basics on the...
Hip Hughes History
The New York City Draft Riots: US History Review
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.
Hip Hughes History
The 1812 Election Explained
A summary lecture of the electoral battle between Dewitt Clinton and James Madison.
Have Fun With History
Have Fun With History: The Erie Canal
This history of the Eric Canal from 1957 includes remains and remnants of the original system which was a pioneer route to the West.