The War of 1812, between the United States and Great Britain, ended with the Treaty of Ghent. This historic agreement, negotiated in Belgium over five months, proved that the U.S. could achieve its aims through diplomacy.

The common good is at the heart of all healthy communities, and is supported by community rules that promote fairness and safety for all.

One meaning of the word citizen is a person who lives in a community. In this video, learn about how good citizens make their communities better for everyone.

Discover three main types of maps – physical, political, and thematic – and learn how they uniquely represent our world's landscapes, boundaries, and various topics.

The Triangular Trade was a complex system of human trafficking spanning three continents. Between the 16th and 19th centuries, it saw millions of Africans transported to the Americas.

On April 12, 1861, Confederate forces attacked Fort Sumter, South Carolina, marking the explosive start of the Civil War. The conflict led to short-lived progress and long-term struggles for true racial equality.

The American Revolutionary War pitted determined colonists against an experienced British Army. Meet the military leaders who played pivotal roles on both sides.

James Madison is known as the “Father of the Constitution” – but he was so much more than that. As author of the Virginia Plan and the Bill of Rights, his political genius proved vital in the founding of our nation.

The Supreme Court is the most powerful court in the United States. In this video, learn about the history of the court, and what it represents to the country.

The Capitol is a symbol of the United States government and the people. In this video, learn about the history of the building, and why it is important.

In the United States, federal, state, and local governments work together to run the country. Find out the responsibilities of each level of government.

The Nez Perce War of 1877, driven by forced relocations and treaty violations, marked a profound conflict between the U.S. government and Indigenous Nez Perce communities.

The Battle of New Orleans was the final major conflict of the War of 1812. It ended in an unlikely victory for the U.S over Great Britain, helping to foster a newfound sense of national pride.

The U.S. federal government is responsible for looking after the wants and needs of the country as a whole. It may be based in Washington, DC, but its influence is felt right across the nation.

Explore the diverse landscapes and climates of the United States’ five geographic regions and discover the unique characteristics that define each area.

The bald eagle is the United States’ national bird and a symbol of strength, freedom, and power that features on many government buildings, documents and even the one-dollar bill.

A brief history of Megaupload and its controversial founder Kim Dotcom. Find out how a teenage hacker built one of the largest websites in the world, which was eventually seized by the FBI for piracy. Topics Covered: Kim Dotcom...

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