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Whig and Democratic Parties
A video entitled "Whig and Democratic Parties" compares the Whig and Democratic Parties in the United States during the mid-nineteenth century.
Hip Hughes History
The Know Nothings Explained
An explainer on the short lived xenophobic and nativist political party, The Know Nothing Party a;so known as the American Party.
Professor Dave Explains
Martin Van Buren: Best Mutton Chops Ever (1837 - 1841)
Martin Van Buren was an interesting fellow. He was the first president born after American independence from Britain, so he was the first president actually born an American citizen. Also, he was the first president of non-British...
Professor Dave Explains
Andrew Jackson: Founder of the Democratic Party (1829 - 1837)
President #7 represents a huge shift in American political history. The first six were educated members of the upper class, but Jackson was a commoner, elected on a wave of populist enthusiasm. He was also the founder of the modern...
Mr. Beat
The Whig Party (Story Time with Mr. Beat)
Here's the story of the rise and the fall (and the rise again) of the Whig Party.
Professor Dave Explains
Millard Fillmore: Last of the Whigs (1850 - 1853)
There's a reason you've never heard of Millard Fillmore. He wasn't that good of a president. He was so mediocre that he pretty much killed off the Whig Party. But it's still worth learning a bit about him, so let's take a look!
Professor Dave Explains
Zachary Taylor: Old Rough and Ready (1849 - 1850)
Zachary Taylor was an interesting fellow. He was a military general that didn't much care about being president. He was also the second president to die in office. But from what?! You'll have to watch this to find out!
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Gilder Lehrman Institute: History Now: The Rise and Fall of the American Whig Party
[Free Registration/Login Required] Author and professor, Michael F. Holt, presents an overview of his book, "The Rise and Fall of the American Whig Party." This party lasted roughly twenty years in the United States, but in some way it...
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: Jacksonian Controversies
Tom Richey U.S. History video covers some of the many controversies surrounding Andrew Jackson and his term as president. [18:48]