Instructional Video6:24
Curated Video

Declaration of Independence For Kids

K - 5th
Why did the American colonies decide to break up with Britain? πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ In this fun and easy-to-understand video, you'll learn what the Declaration of Independence is, why it was written, and what it means for the United States today!
Instructional Video3:47
Wonderscape

How the Louisiana Purchase Was Negotiated

K - 5th
This video outlines the negotiations behind the Louisiana Purchase, focusing on James Monroe and Robert Livingston's efforts in Paris. It explains their surprise at Napoleon Bonaparte's offer to sell the entire Louisiana Territory for...
Instructional Video2:49
Curated Video

Why did the Colonies Declare Independence?

9th - Higher Ed
In the late 1770s, U.S. patriots banded together to declare independence from Great Britain. But why did they want their independence and what kind of country did they want the United States to be?
Instructional Video3:30
Mr. Beat

The Federal Government Gets More Power | Gibbons v. Ogden

6th - 12th
In episode 16 of Supreme Court Briefs, two dudes fight over whether or not one can operate his steamboat in New York. In the end, the federal government just gets more power.
Instructional Video2:50
Curated Video

Key Individuals of the Louisiana Purchase

3rd - 8th
Key Individuals of the Louisiana Purchase identifies the contributions of key individuals involved in the Louisiana Purchase by reviewing the roles of Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, and Robert Livingston.
Instructional Video2:49
Curated Video

Why did the Colonies Declare Independence?

9th - Higher Ed
In the late 1770s, U.S. patriots banded together to declare independence from Great Britain. But why did they want their independence and what kind of country did they want the United States to be?
Instructional Video2:28
Curated Video

The Declaration of Independence

9th - Higher Ed
The Declaration of Independence was the first ever document to cement equality into the founding principles of a nation. It helped to bring the colonies together during a national crisis, but it was by no means perfect.