TED-Ed
TED-Ed: When did slavery actually end in the United States? | Karlos Hill and Soraya Field Fiorio
At the end of the Civil War, though slavery was technically illegal in all states, it still persisted in the last bastions of the Confederacy. This was the case when Union General Gordon Granger marched his troops into Galveston, Texas...
Crash Course
The Stono Rebellion Crash Course Black American History
Enslaved people resisted their condition in a range of different ways. Oftentimes those ways were small and personal. There were also times when that resistance took on larger, more dramatic forms, like with slave uprisings and...
Wonderscape
The Legacy of the Reconstruction Era and Its Lasting Impact
This video explores the Reconstruction Era, focusing on the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments and the political strides made by Black Americans. Learn about the challenges and achievements of the time, including the rise of Black political...
Wonderscape
Radical Republicans and the Freedmen's Bureau: Reconstruction Efforts
This video examines the role of Radical Republicans during Reconstruction, highlighting their push for civil rights and the abolition of enslavement. Learn about their conflict with Presidents Lincoln and Johnson, the passage of the...
John D Ruddy
American Civil War (Remastered Edition) - Manny Man Does History
What happened when America went to war against itself.
Jabzy
The Last Slave Owners in the US | Native American Slavery, 5 Civilized Tribes, Trail of Tears
The Last Slave Owners in the US | Native American Slavery, 5 Civilized Tribes, Trail of Tears
Hip Hughes History
Reconstruction after the Civil War Explained in 10 Minutes
Mr. Hughes through the 1800's like butta'. Easy to digest, Mr. Hughes covers the basic causes and facts about the role of the government as it related to the war. Specifically designed for the US History and Government regents exam in NY...
Hip Hughes History
The Election of 1864 Explained
Think a little thing like a Civil War is going to get in the way of a Presidential election? Think again! Watch Lincoln take on his General, George McClellan. Check out more elections! • Presidential Elec...
Hip Hughes History
The 13th Amendment Explained: The Constitution for Dummies
Journey down the road of understanding the 13th Amendment with your host, HipHughes.
Hip Hughes History
Reconstruction After the Civil War -- US History Review
HipHughes gives you a hug and then a big fat slug as he guides you through U.S. Reconstruction. Come in and learn the basic or just brush up on your dusty noodle.... What were the competing plans? Were there any successes? Why did...
Curated Video
Frederick Douglass' Composite Nation
Abolitionist and social reformer Frederick Douglass believed that the U.S. could become the greatest nation in history – if it accepted the defining principles set out in his speech, Composite Nation.
Curated Video
Ulysess S Grant: Profile of a Leader
In 2020, a statue of former US President Ulysses S Grant was toppled by Black Lives Matter protesters. A Civil War hero who helped bring about an end to slavery, he was a controversial figure too.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Steven S. Rogers - A Letter to My White Friends and Colleagues
Steven Rogers retired from Harvard Business School (HBS) in 2019 where he was the “MBA Class of 1957 Senior Lecturer” in General Management. He taught Entrepreneurial Finance and a new course that he created, titled “Black Business...
Hip Hughes History
Congress for Dummies -- Article 1 of the Constitution
The second in the Constitution for Dummies series, in this lecture HipHughes takes you through Article I of the Constitution examining all ten sections outlining Legislative Powers.
Curated Video
The Supreme Court: Gatekeeper of the Constitution
Ever wonder why a new appointment to the Supreme Court is such big news? Of the three branches that make up the Federal Government, it’s arguably the judiciary – the courts system – that has the greatest impact upon our lives.
Wonderscape
History Kids: Constitutional Amendments 11 - 15
The video discusses the 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments to the United States Constitution. It explores how these amendments have shaped our country and affected the lives of citizens, particularly focusing on issues such as...
John D Ruddy
American Civil War in 10 Minutes
An animated video outlining the basic narrative of the American Civil War, how it started, what politics led to it, the key battles of the war and the key players such as Abraham Lincoln and Robert E. Lee.
Cerebellum
The American Civil War And Reconstruction: 1862-1869 - Post Civil War Laws And Constitutional Amendments
American democracy has a lineage of written records that we can trace to show the development of our nation, and how each document builds on those before it to make our foundation of freedom stronger. This video looks at the 13th...
Curated Video
5 States Voting On 'Slavery Loophole' Ballot Amendments In Midterms
The ACLU says prison workers in the U.S. produce about $2 billion a year in goods and commodities.
Curated OER
American Civil War, 1861-1865
The American Civil War tore the country in two. What made tension grow between the North and the South? How did the war finally begin? What artillery was used? Answer some of these basic questions using this resource. Consider choosing a...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Garrison Closes the Liberator: The Abolitionists
The Liberator, the voice of abolition, closes after four decades and 1,803 issues. [1:16]
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Rights of African Americans Pt. 8: A Reign of Terror
When Union troops left the South, a reign of terror began. And Congress could not stop it.