Instructional Video5:04
Mr. Beat

The American Presidential Election of 1988

6th - 12th
The 51st Presidential election in American history took place on November 8, 1988. It was the earliest one I remembered. By many accounts, Ronald Reagan had a solid Presidency. He helped end the Cold War, and the economy remained strong....
Instructional Video6:09
Mr. Beat

The Free Soil Party Explained

6th - 12th
Mr. Beat tells you everything you need to know about the Free Soil Party, the most important single-issue third party in American history.
Instructional Video1:45
Next Animation Studio

Explainer: What is the U.S. Electoral College and how does it work?

12th - Higher Ed
Americans don’t actually vote for a presidential candidate. The real power that chooses the next commander-in-chief is the Electoral College.
Instructional Video5:45
Mr. Beat

The American Presidential Election of 1936

6th - 12th
The 38th Presidential election in American history took place on November 3, 1936. Almost four years earlier, Franklin Roosevelt went straight to work, causing the federal government to become more involved with the economy than ever...
Instructional Video6:33
Hip Hughes History

1960 Presidential Election Explained

6th - 12th
Mr. Hughes cuts through the 1960 election like a hot knife through butter. For the lazy AP Government student, the absent minded college student in a political science class they wish they could drop and weird random internet trolls.
Instructional Video6:51
Mr. Beat

The American Presidential Election of 1968

6th - 12th
The 46th Presidential election in American history took place on November 5, 1968. Sure, President Lyndon Johnson kicked butt in the 1964 election, but what a difference four years makes. In case you didn't know, the 1960s were probably...
Instructional Video3:36
Encyclopaedia Britannica

Demystified: How the Electoral College Works

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Overview of the U.S. electoral college.
Instructional Video8:45
Hip Hughes History

The 1920 Election Explained

6th - 12th
An overview of the 1920 Election electoral match between two Ohio newspaper men, Warren G. Harding the Republican and James Cox the Democrat.
Instructional Video2:03
Curated Video

Elections in the United States

9th - Higher Ed
How do elections actually work?
Instructional Video1:06
Next Animation Studio

How the electoral college works

12th - Higher Ed
The US presidential election is decided by the electoral college. The electoral college system consists of 538 electors who represent the 50 states and vote according to the result of the popular vote in their respective state. To win...
Instructional Video4:34
Mr. Beat

The American Presidential Election of 1868

6th - 12th
The 21st Presidential election in American history took place on November 3rd, 1868. It was the first one to take place after the Civil War, and the first to take place during a period historians refer to as the Reconstruction Era. The...
Instructional Video10:00
Hip Hughes History

Andrew Jackson - US President Review

6th - 12th
HipHughes plows his way through the field of Jackson. Perfect for those in need of saving or those interested in learning. I promise to help you brain wrinkle and to lol.
Instructional Video1:12
Cerebellum

Emergence Of Modern America: The Progressive Era - The Progressive Party

9th - 12th
Just the Facts: The Emergence of Modern America: The Progressive Era uses fascinating historical footage to explore six decades that shaped modern America. The series examines the Gilded Age in the late 19th century, the Progressive Era...
Instructional Video23:54
Wonderscape

History Kids: Constitutional Amendments 16 - 20

K - 5th
Explore Constitutional Amendments 16 through 20 and understand why the Bill of Rights was a necessary addition to the Constitution. Detailed explanations of the amendments are presented with landmark cases and an analysis of each...
Instructional Video26:57
Wonderscape

History Kids: Forms of Government Around the World

K - 5th
Learn all about the most common forms of government around the world, such as monarchy, constitutional government, democracy, dictatorship and communism. Detailed graphics, diagrams and exciting video, as well as on-screen,...
Instructional Video17:55
Wonderscape

History Kids: The Presidential Election Process

K - 5th
The video discusses the process of becoming President of the United States, including the constitutional requirements, the steps in the election process, and the role of the Electoral College. It provides a basic understanding of how...
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: American Civics: The Electoral College

9th - 10th
A fantastic explanation of the Electoral College and how it functions. What really happens at the polls during Election Day? What occurs if the vote in the Electoral College does not reflect the popular vote? How do candidates spend...
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Episode 1234: Elections and Voting Part 11: Electoral College

9th - 10th
Does the popular vote determine who wins the presidency? Find out on today's podcast.
Instructional Video
Other

Reading Through History: History Brief: The Election of 1824

9th - 10th
This video covers the Election of 1824 and the Corrupt Bargain. [6:42]