Curated Video
Constitution
The U.S. Constitution, drafted in 1787, established a strong federal government, outlining legislative, executive, and judicial branches, and remains the nation's supreme governing document.
Curated Video
Branches of Government
The federal government of the United States of America is split into three separate and distinct branches. But what do the Executive, the Legislature and the Judiciary do and why are they necessary?
Curated Video
Branches of Government
The federal government of the United States of America is split into three separate and distinct branches. But what do the Executive, the Legislature and the Judiciary do and why are they necessary?
Hip Hughes History
Shays' Rebellion Explained
A quick overview of the 1786-1787 event known as Shay's Rebellion. Perfect for students of the Social Studies, lifelong learners and the Cray Cray on the internets.
Hip Hughes History
The Articles of Confederation Explained: U.S. History Review
A review of our first Constitution, the AOC. What were the Articles of Confederation? How did it run the United States? Why did the Articles of Confederation fail? Mr. Hughes explains the basics of the Articles of Confederation including...
Curated Video
The Continental Congress
The Continental Congress was short-lived, but the role that it played in helping America to become an independent democracy can never be forgotten.
Curated Video
The Articles of Confederation
Did you know that before the Constitution, there was another governing system in the US? The Articles of Confederation.
Curated Video
The US Constitution
We all know what the US Constitution is – but do you know its origins story? Let’s delve into history and discover more about the most document in US history.
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Did You Know? Articles of Confederation
Learn more about the Articles of Confederation.
Wonderscape
History Kids: From the French and Indian War to the First Continental Congress
In this educational video, we explore the events leading up to the American Revolution and the establishment of a democratic system in the United States. From the French and Indian War to the Stamp Act and the Boston Tea Party, we delve...
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of the United States: The Southeastern Region: South Carolina
This clip explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of South Carolina.
Mazz Media
Confederal Government
This live-action video program is about the word Confederal Government. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word Confederal Government through use of video footage, photographs,...
Crash Course
The Constitution, the Articles, and Federalism
Check out this entertaining, speedy, and highly informative overview of the founding stages of the United States government. The video includes a detailed discussion of the limitations of the Articles of Confederation, the eventual...
Other
Mount Vernon Ladies' Association: A More Perfect Union: Securing the Peace
A More Perfect Union is a three-part video series on the formation of our nation. The first video, Securing the Peace, discusses the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and the role a reluctant Washington played in establishing a...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: What Was the Articles of Confederation?
This video lesson from Khan Academy features John Dickerson, co-host of CBS This Morning. Dickerson discusses the history and the significance of the Articles of Confederation. This lesson is intended for students taking high school or...
Cyberbee
We the People, Behind the Scenes With Ben Franklin
An interactive website about Ben Franklin and the framing of the US Constitution.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: The Framers Part 1: Introduction
Today we kick off our 56-day series of biographies of the delegates to the Constitutional Convention. This constitution was to replace the Articles of Confederation. [1 min. 10 secs.]
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Roger Sherman
Roger Sherman had a successful career by any standard. He served in the House and Senate and helped draft the Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, and Constitution. [1 min. 15 secs.]
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: John Dickinson
John Dickinson had a large role in Revolution-era America. He had strongly opposed British taxation and helped write the Articles of Confederation and Constitution. [1 min. 15 secs.]
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Rights After Independence Pt. 3: The Articles of Confederation
It wasn't easy crafting a new constitution, even one as flawed as the Articles of Confederation.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Rights After Independence Pt. 4: Fears of National Government
Their experience with a powerful and distant government made Americans reluctant to empower a strong national government.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Rights After Independence Pt. 5: A Weak National Government
The Founders feared a strong national government so much that they made the national government under the Articles extremely weak.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Rights After Independence Pt. 6: Articles of Confederation
Although the Articles of Confederation are often criticized for not giving the national government enough power, the national government under the Articles had many accomplishments.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Rights After Independence Pt. 7: Legislative Supremacy
The Articles of Confederation were organized around the principle of legislative supremacy. Americans were wary of a strong central goverment. This would later cause problems.