Instructional Video12:27
Mr. Beat

War Hawks and Chicken Hawks

6th - 12th
The ones in charge who often push for war almost always never experienced combat first hand. Produced by Matt Beat. All rights reserved. All music by Electric Needle Room. All images in the public domain.
Instructional Video3:28
Professor Dave Explains

William McKinley: Annex Like the Dickens (1897 - 1901)

9th - Higher Ed
William McKinley ushered in a new era for America, one of imperialism that would foreshadow things to come. He was also the third president to be assassinated. He manufactured a reason to go to war, he strengthened the government, hey...
Instructional Video6:01
Mr. Beat

The American Presidential Election of 1896

6th - 12th
The 28th Presidential election in American history took place on November 3, 1896. Turnout was high, and people were saying things like "this is the most important election ever." Yeah right, as if they don't say that every election....
Instructional Video2:15
Professor Dave Explains

Grover Cleveland Part 2: The Grovering (1893 - 1897)

9th - Higher Ed
He's back! And this time he wants revenge. No, no revenge. But Grover and Frances were happy to get back to the White House to finish what they started. Benjamin Harrison did some damage to the economy, and Grover tried his best to fix...
Instructional Video10:05
Hip Hughes History

Imperialism in 20 minutes (2/2)

6th - 12th
Geared for students taking high school level US History, specifically covering Industrial Age concepts.
Instructional Video4:59
Mr. Beat

The American Presidential Election of 1904

6th - 12th
The 30th Presidential election in American history took place on November 8, 1904. Theodore Roosevelt was running for re-election. Hold up. Teddy Roosevelt? Re-election? What happened to McKinley? Let's rewind three years. Back on...