Instructional Video2:30
Makematic

The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

K - 8th
The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1848 transferred 55% of Mexican territory to the U.S., and ignited a fierce debate over slavery in these new lands.
Instructional Video2:09
Curated Video

U.S. Territories

9th - Higher Ed
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.
News Clip3:19
Curated Video

Supreme Court Hears Case On Puerto Rico SSI Program

Higher Ed
Puerto Ricans are United States citizens but they don't enjoy the same government benefits as most Americans.
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Ap Us History: 1890 1945: The Age of Empire

9th - 10th
Explains how the United States came during its imperialist era to have territories outside its boundaries. [11:09]
Instructional Video
CGP Grey

Cgp Grey: Grey Explains: American Empire

9th - 10th
A concise explanation of how the United States is structured - its government, states, Indian reservations, island territories, and the federated states of Micronesia. [6:23]
Instructional Video
Other

American Empire

9th - 10th
Two videos. The first discusses unique parts of the United States, including Hawaii and Alaska, the District of Columbia, Indian reservations, different categories of island territories, and associated nations. What this means for...