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Shmoop: Bill of Rights
A quick overview of the Bill of Rights. Which ones would you add or delete to better serve our modern world? [1:42]
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Shmoop: Constitutional Convention
The Constitutional Convention was held after the Revolutionary War to write a Constitution for our new government. The best and brightest from our new nation were called to attend. Who would you choose to make up a Constitutional...
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Shmoop: Patrick Henry
"Give me liberty or give me death" is the infamous cry of Patrick Henry. Better known as the "Skullcrusher", he laid the groundwork for the first Continental Congress. [2:07]
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Shmoop: Puritans and Pilgrims
Puritans and Pilgrims came to America because they could freely practice their chosen religion and not worry about persecution. Do we still uphold religious freedom in today's society?
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Shmoop: Samuel Adams
Why was Sam Adams a controversial figure in American history? Find out from this Shmoop video. [1:42]
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Shmoop: Spanish Conquistadors
The Spanish Conquistadors were explorers and military leaders who conquered new lands for Spain. Find out how their adventures gave birth to the modern world. [2:02]
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Shmoop: Susan B. Anthony
Susan B. Anthony is often credited with helping women gain the right to vote. However, there were many factors that led to the passage of the 19th amendment. Watch this video to learn what impact she had on the suffrage movement. [1:43]
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Shmoop: The Jamestown Colony
Watch the story of the Jamestown colony that almost didn't survive! Disease, starvation, and attacks by Indian tribes almost brought the colony to its knees. But, they had one saving grace - tobacco! [3:21]
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Shmoop: War on Drugs
The government has been trying to figure out how to solve the drug crisis for years. They've waged a three trillion dollar war. Nancy Reagan's solution to drugs was "Just Say No." which didn't solve the problem. Can anything be done to...
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Shmoop: 1984: Analysis
Watch Shmoop's quirky summary of George Orwell's 1984. [3:38]
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Shmoop: Crime and Punishment
Can killing another human being ever be justified? Shmoop takes a look at Crime and Punishment which sets forth this moral dilemma. [1:36]
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Shmoop: Death of a Salesman
What is the American Dream? Is it popularity? Or is it being content with what you have? In Arthur Miller's play Death of a Salesman, the American Dream is Willy Loman's goal. He tries so hard to reach perfection that it ultimately kills...
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Shmoop: Grapes of Wrath (Las Uvas De La Ira)
Delve into the classic Grapes of Wrath in this Shmoop video. [3:27]
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Shmoop: House on Mango Street: Analysis
Is practicing some form of art essential to the human experience? Or can we do without? This video discusses how the House on Mango Street explores this question. [2:24]
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Shmoop: Monster: Analysis
Why do we have so much trouble resisting peer pressure? The novel Monster serves as a great conversation starter on this topic. Watch this video for a quick recap on this young adult novel. [2:03]
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Shmoop: The Atomic Bomb
Video describing the events around the dropping of the atomic bomb on Japan. [2:30]
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Shmoop: Atlas Shrugged: Analysis
This brief video clip discusses Ayn Rand's novel through key concepts such as main characters and heroes in fiction. [2:19]
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Shmoop: Animal Farm: Analysis
How do you insult the Soviet Union and get away with it? Make them Animals! (No one will ever know). That was George Orwell's plan. And it worked! He was able to insult Marx, Lenin, Stalin, and Trotsky, while masking them as barn...
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Shmoop: A Teacher's Guide to Ap Exam Prep
Teaching an AP course? Let Shmoop give you an inside look at how to best prepare your students for the test. With Shmoop's AP prep, your students will receive topic analysis, review drills, and full-length practice exams. There is...