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Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1988
The 51st Presidential election in American history took place on November 8, 1988. It was the earliest one I remembered. By many accounts, Ronald Reagan had a solid Presidency. He helped end the Cold War, and the economy remained strong....
Mr. Beat
The Free Soil Party Explained
Mr. Beat tells you everything you need to know about the Free Soil Party, the most important single-issue third party in American history.
Next Animation Studio
Explainer: What is the U.S. Electoral College and how does it work?
Americans don’t actually vote for a presidential candidate. The real power that chooses the next commander-in-chief is the Electoral College.
Curated Video
The Lincoln-Douglas Debates
The Lincoln Douglas Debates of 1858 were some of the most controversial in US history. Having deepened the divide between North and South – they helped bring the nation to war.
Next Animation Studio
How the electoral college works
The US presidential election is decided by the electoral college. The electoral college system consists of 538 electors who represent the 50 states and vote according to the result of the popular vote in their respective state. To win...
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1868
The 21st Presidential election in American history took place on November 3rd, 1868. It was the first one to take place after the Civil War, and the first to take place during a period historians refer to as the Reconstruction Era. The...
Mr. Beat
The Differences Between the North and South Before the Civil War
Mr. Beat teaches a geography lesson to help explain what caused the American Civil War.
Wonderscape
History Kids: The Presidential Election Process
The video discusses the process of becoming President of the United States, including the constitutional requirements, the steps in the election process, and the role of the Electoral College. It provides a basic understanding of how...
TED-Ed
Gerrymandering: How Drawing Jagged Lines Can Impact an Election
What is gerrymandering, and how does redrawing district lines in a presidential election give one political party advantage over another? Viewers will learn about the origin of the term gerrymandering, why political parties desire more...
Other
Ted Ed: Does Your Vote Count? The Electoral College Explained
You vote, but then what? Discover how your individual vote contributes to the popular vote and your state's electoral vote in different ways--and see how votes are counted on both state and national levels. [5:21]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: American Civics: The Electoral College
A fantastic explanation of the Electoral College and how it functions. What really happens at the polls during Election Day? What occurs if the vote in the Electoral College does not reflect the popular vote? How do candidates spend...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Constitutional Compromises: The Electoral College
This video lesson from Khan Academy discusses the Electoral Collection, a compromise agreed upon at the Constitutional Convention. This lesson is intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Crash Course Government and Politics: Political Campaigns
Political campaigns are a pretty big deal in the United States. For instance, the 2012 presidential election clocked in at the most expensive ever - at around $6 billion dollars! Needless to say, money plays a very big role in American...
HipHughes History
Hip Hughes History: The First Presidential Election Explained
A quick overview of the unanimous electoral contest of 1788-1789 bringing George Washington into the presidency. [3:25]
Other
Common Craft: Electing a u.s. President in Plain English
A short guide to understanding how the U.S. elects a new president. Recognize how the electoral college works. [3:42]