Curated Video
The Untold Know Nothings
In the mid 19th century a new political party, the Know Nothings, set the stage for xenophobia and nationalism to take root in American politics.
Curated Video
Presidentes De Los Estados Unidos Parte 1
Parte 1 de nuestra animacion de los primeros 44 presidentes de Estados Unidos, desde George Washington y los Padres Fundadores hasta el trauma de la Guerra Civil y la Reconstrucción. Las clasificaciones de los presidentes están tomadas...
Hip Hughes History
The Know Nothings Explained
An explainer on the short lived xenophobic and nativist political party, The Know Nothing Party a;so known as the American Party.
Hip Hughes History
The Election of 1856 Explained
The Election of 1856 Explained. Sorry you must wait four more years for a Civil War!
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1856
The 18th Presidential election in American history took place on November 4th, 1856.
Franklin Pierce had a rough going over the previous four years, and now struggled to get his own party's renomination. At the Democratic Party's...
Professor Dave Explains
Millard Fillmore: Last of the Whigs (1850 - 1853)
There's a reason you've never heard of Millard Fillmore. He wasn't that good of a president. He was so mediocre that he pretty much killed off the Whig Party. But it's still worth learning a bit about him, so let's take a look!
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Millard Fillmore: 60 Second Presidents
A look at the life and presidency of Millard Fillmore through text and video. [1:11] Support materials include background essay and student handout to accompany video.