Instructional Video1:00
One Minute History

121 The US Dollar - One Minute History

12th - Higher Ed
In order to fund the American Revolutionary War, The Continental Congress created a paper currency called the “Continental”. It’s value plummeted after the war leading to the coinage act of 1792, which created the US Dollar in the form...
Instructional Video15:56
Economics Explained

Why Becoming A Cashless Society Is A Terrible Idea

9th - Higher Ed
Physical cash is one of the easiest ways to instantly and reliably conduct commerce.



It has been well-documented that the ease of transactions within a nation is as big of a determinant of a country’s success as is access...
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Review of China Us Currency Situation

9th - 10th
This video [2:35] reviews the China US currency situation. China artificially keeps their currency low and dollars high to gain a trade balance.