Wonderscape
The Outbreak and Campaigns of the Spanish-American War
This video covers the outbreak of the Spanish-American War, key military engagements including battles in the Philippines and Cuba, the involvement of the Rough Riders and Buffalo Soldiers, and the eventual surrender of Spanish forces in...
Curated Video
Joint Chiefs
When the going gets tough, the president calls on the Joint Chiefs of Staff, an advisory council to help make important military decisions.
Curated Video
U.S. Territories
Those who take the U.S. Citizenship Test are expected to know how the five U.S. Territories became a part of the United States and what rights their residents have.
Curated Video
Vice President
When you think of American tough guys, who springs to mind? Probably not the President. But two-term Commander-in-Chief Teddy Roosevelt was hard as nails.
Hip Hughes History
The Spanish American War for Dummies: US History Review
HipHughes jives himself through the essentials of the "Splendid Little War". Broad on concept, stop in and fill up your brain with some general knowledge. Perfect for the inquisitive mind and the lazy kid worrying about a test, homework,...
Ancient Lights Media
Philippines
Video Atlas of Asia: This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of Philippines.
Professor Dave Explains
William McKinley: Annex Like the Dickens (1897 - 1901)
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...
Professor Dave Explains
Theodore Roosevelt: The Rough Rider (1901-1909)
Teddy Roosevelt was such a dynamo of a man that he was put up on Mount Rushmore along with three other super-presidents. And the Teddy Bear is named after him! He was pretty fascinating, take a look.
Wonderscape
History Kids: Spanish-American War
This video provides a historical account of the sinking of the USS Maine in 1898, which played a significant role in the outbreak of the Spanish-American War. It explores the events leading up to the explosion, the role of yellow...
Curated Video
Teddy Roosevelt: One of the Toughest Presidents
When you think of American tough guys, who springs to mind? Probably not the President. But two-term Commander-in-Chief Teddy Roosevelt was hard as nails.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Crash Course Us History: American Imperialism
In which John Green teaches you about Imperialism. In the late 19th century, the great powers of Europe were running around the world obtaining colonial possessions, especially in Africa and Asia. The United States, which as a young...
PBS
Pbs: America 1900: President Mc Kinley and American Expansion
A brief look at the foreign policies of William McKinley as president. Read about the problems of American expansion as a result of the Spanish-American War.
Ibis Communications
Eyewitness to History: Fire Fight, 1899
The resource explores America's war with Spain during the spring and summer of 1898. Students listen to Major Frank Anders discuss a battle during the Philippine Insurrection.
Crash Course
Crash Course Us History #28: American Imperialism
Energetic and informative video on American Imperialism. In his humorous style, John Green talks about industrial capitalist economies and their quest for economic power sought through colonization. [14:04]
Other
Reading Through History: History Brief: The Spanish American War Begins
Brief video explains the history of the Spanish-American War and Imperialism. [6:12]