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The Spectrum of Human Experience
Historian Maria Mavroudi (UC Berkeley) illustrates her central motivation for studying history.
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Revolution or Civil War?
Historian David Armitage (Harvard) describes how the terms "revolution" and "civil war" are often far less clear cut than we might imagine.
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In Need of Revision
UCLA historian Margaret Jacob describes how, in her view, much of what scholars currently say about Unitarianism is wrong and that the time is ripe for a rigorous historical analysis of its intellectual origins and influences.
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Democracy and the Founding Fathers
Political theorist John Dunn (Cambridge) describes how most Americans have a false view of their own political history.
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Effects of the War of 1812
Effects of the War of 1812 explores the War of 1812 by analyzing the effects of the war.
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Cultural Mindsets
Stanford psychologist Carol Dweck describes how, while she believes that her work on mindsets is universally relevant, understanding distinct values and practices is essential to getting the message across diverse cultures.
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The Sociology of Mindsets
Psychologist Carol Dweck (Stanford) discusses the effect of community values on mindsets.
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Mindset vs. Confidence
Psychologist Carol Dweck (Stanford) highlights the difference between adopting a growth mindset and having confidence.
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Rule of Law: Guardian of Freedom
This lesson teaches the student about how the rights of all Americans are protected by exploring the rule of law and identifying examples as related to individual rights and the common good.
The Guardian
Friendship Between a Guard and Detainee at Guantánamo Bay Prison
Mohamedou Ould Salahi and Steven Wood began their friendship with Mohamedou was a prisoner and Steven was a guard at the infamous Guantánamo Bay prison. How does a friendship function and grow when one friend has the keys to the other's...
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Operation Pedro Pan
Operation Pedro Pan saw more than 14,000 children escape Communist Cuba for a new life in the United States. But for many, their troubles were only just starting.
Sir Linkalot
Spelling Lesson 31–Even More Acrostics & “Susie’s Stories” (Sir Linkalot Time!)
Grow Your Muscles at the G Y M, and watch those weights! Find out what we are talking about in our livestreaming spelling lesson: Even More Acrostics & “Susie’s Stories” (Sir Linkalot Time!). Livestreaming on Sir Linkalot’s YouTube...
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That Time an American Lawyer Took Over Nicaragua | The Life & Times of William Walker
Footnotes: 0:26 Shame on anyone listening to this through poor quality speakers and not getting to hear this sound design 1:15 You might rightly ask "How could he pay for such an army after being unemployed for a while?" and clearly you...
Sir Linkalot
Lesson 60 - American Spellings (Levels 3-5)
Our cousins the other side of the pond like to do things a little bit differently and that includes spelling! Material covered: Jewellery Skilful Focused Practice & practise Licence & license Manoeuvre Fulfil Susie's Story - Manoeuvre...
One Minute History
064 The 4th of July - One Minute History
July 4, 1776 - The 56 delegates of the Second Continental Congress sign the Declaration of Independence, leading to the American Revolutionary War and the establishment of the United States of America. Colonists celebrate the first...
One Minute History
078 Aaron Burr - One Minute History
In the wake of the American Revolutionary war, Aaron Burr rises to power in the New York political arena. He reaches the apex of his career when Thomas Jefferson and Burr tie for the office of President. Behind the scenes, attempts to...
One Minute History
109 The Great Stain of Slavery - One Minute History
In May of 1787, 55 white men from 12 states met in secret in Philadelphia. These men would write the Constitution, and establish a new American republic built on the principle that, “all men are created equal.” Yet, more than half a...
One Minute History
112 Tadeusz Kościuszko - One Minute History
Tadeusz Kościuszko leaves his native Poland to join the American Revolution. An accomplished military architect, he serves as a Colonel in the Continental Army under Major General Horatio Gates. When General John Burgoyne and his...
One Minute History
166 - Manifest Destiny - One Minute History
Manifest Destiny was a 19th-century belief in the United States that it was destined to expand its territory and spread its values across North America. Coined in 1845 by journalist John O'Sullivan, who argued that it was America's...
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The Gettysburg Address
"The Gettysburg Address" depicts President Lincoln's address after the Battle of Gettysburg.
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Sutter’s Mill and the Gold Rush of 1849
A video entitled “Sutter’s Mill and the Gold Rush” examines the life of John Sutter, focusing on how his Sacramento Valley settlement was instrumental in the California Gold Rush.
Hip Hughes History
Triangular Trade Explained
What was Colonial Mercantilism when you boil it down to its basics? Perfect for students, life long learners and the cray cray on the internets.
Hip Hughes History
The Preamble to the United States Constitution: A Reading
A direct reading of the Preamble to the United States Constitution.