Instructional Video2:47
Curated Video

The Great Gatsby: Characters, Plot, and Setting

9th - Higher Ed
"The Great Gatsby" is narrated by Nick Carraway, and observer to the story of Jay Gatsby, an enigmatic millionaire chasing the American Dream in the hopes of reclaiming his lost love, Daisy Buchanan, despite the societal divide and her...
Instructional Video4:43
Mr. Beat

The American Presidential Election of 1996

6th - 12th
The 53rd Presidential election in American history took place on November 5, 1996. It featured a dude from Kansas, a dude from Arkansas, and another dude from Texas. At first, it wasn't looking so good for Bill Clinton. He faced the...
Instructional Video10:55
Professor Dave Explains

James Buchanan: The Civil War Approaches (1857 - 1861)

9th - Higher Ed
Several presidents contributed to the chain of events that led to the Civil War, but none more than James Buchanan. South Carolina seceded from the United States towards the end of his term, and the Civil War began immediately after he...
Instructional Video20:50
Professor Dave Explains

Abraham Lincoln: The Emancipator (1861 - 1865)

9th - Higher Ed
Abraham Lincoln is one of the best known presidents, and for good reason, as he was one of the best! After a series of weak presidents, Lincoln had the ability to lead the nation through the Civil War, the most tumultuous event in our...