It's ironic. One of the few things most of us can agree on right now is that we are highly polarized. As the U.S. presidential election reaches its conclusion, tensions are running high between political opponents. Democrats view Donald...

Voting Matters explains how voting in a democracy helps change rules and laws.

"Organizing a Timeline" explains how timelines are used and demonstrates how to organize biographical information on a timeline.

"The Gettysburg Address" depicts President Lincoln's address after the Battle of Gettysburg.

Dr. Forrester reviews key events of the Civil War and discusses changes in the South resulting from the war.

“Thomas Jefferson” reads and discusses a biography of Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States.

A video entitled "Whig and Democratic Parties" compares the Whig and Democratic Parties in the United States during the mid-nineteenth century.

One of the more amazing stories in American History, learn about how former President Teddy Roosevelt was shot in the chest, only than to proceed to give a 90 minute political speech.

What was the Bay of Pigs Invasion? How was the United States involved? Learn about the invasion that sparked the Cuban Missile Crisis and defined US_Cuban relations for more than five decades. Cuban Missile Crisis • The Cuban Missile......

If this lecture was a crime it would be a drive by learning. Learn more about Teddy is the Square Deal Lecture • The Square Deal f... and the Roosevelt Corollary • The Roosevelt Cor... and the entire Progressive Era here • The...

Test the limits of the New Deal and the power of the Federal Government with this historic Supreme Court Case.

An explainer on the constitutional process of impeaching and removing a President of the United States. Should President Trump be impeached? Or is that the crooked media talking? Have a civil debate in the comments! Also includes a short...

Learn the basics about America's first original gangster, George Washington. What did he like to do in his spare time, were his teeth really wooden, and most importantly what actions did he take to help create the foundations of our...

Boko Haram Explained

A short, explicit lecture aimed at the heart of Jacksonian ideas, brought to your by your host, Mr. Hughes.

How does the 25th Amendment work? How can 14 people remove a President? An explainer on the 25th Amendment, Section 4 which deals with how the VP and the cabinet can remove a crazy President.

An overview of James Madison's classical writing on checks and balances, Federalist #47.

Can the Speaker of the House sue a sitting President? Well... kinda

Why did Jefferson acquire the Louisiana Purchase? How did the Louisiana Purchase change the United States? A fun and clear explanation of a critical moment in American history by a seasoned Social Studies Teacher.

A direct reading of the Preamble to the United States Constitution.

What is a Lame Duck? A short history of the term with examples of Lame Duck Presidents and Congresses throughout American History.

A ten minute regents based concept lecture aimed at the heart of the United States History Regents Exam as it related to Cold War. Part 4 of 4.

A short summary of the events leading to the Battle of the Alamo and the effects on the Texas Revolution.

Wrap your head around the 25th Amendment. Perfect for students, life long learners and the cray cray on the internets.