In which John Green teaches you about the roots of the American Revolution. The Revolution did not start on July 4, 1776. The Revolutionary War didn't start on July 4 either. (as you remember, I'm sure, the Revolution and the...

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Meet Cesar Chavez, a leader who stood up for farmworkers and changed history. In this easy-to-understand video, you’ll learn how Cesar Chavez grew up working in the fields and saw how unfair life was for many farmworkers. He believed in...

The Stamp Act of 1765 imposed the first direct British tax on American colonists, igniting widespread protest and setting the stage for rebellion.

The Townshend Acts of 1767-68 imposed heavy taxes on American colonists, sparking widespread protests and setting the stage for the American Revolution.

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This video is answering the question of what was the Montgomery Bus Boycott.

Learn about the courageous, black woman who stood up for herself and was key to the Civil Rights Movement.

Uncover the complex cobalt supply chain in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the global demand driving it. Learn about the role of major companies like Apple and Tesla, the challenges of tracing cobalt origins, and efforts...

This video explores Coretta Scott King’s early life with Martin Luther King Jr., from their move to Montgomery, Alabama, to their involvement in the Montgomery Bus Boycott. It highlights Coretta’s role in supporting the boycott and...

This video covers the Montgomery Bus Boycott, sparked by Rosa Parks’ refusal to give up her seat in 1955. Led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the boycott lasted over a year and ended with a Supreme Court ruling that bus segregation was...

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This video recounts the story of the four students who staged a sit-in at a Woolworth's lunch counter in 1960, igniting a wave of nonviolent protests across the South. It discusses the broader context of the Civil Rights Movement,...

This video recounts the pivotal moment in 1955 when Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her seat on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama. It describes her decision-making process, the subsequent NAACP lawsuit, and the...

Dr. Forrester defines key vocabulary and discusses people and events which were important in the Civil Rights Movement.

Dr. Forrester discusses the importance of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s contributions to the Civil Rights Movement in America.

The First Continental Congress explains the purpose of the First Continental Congress by identifying and summarizing what it accomplished and what agreement was made among the participants.

Life for Women after the Revolutionary War identifies significant groups that played a role in the American Revolution by examining how life changed for women after the Revolutionary War.

Daughters of Liberty examines and explains the changing roles and impact of significant women during the Revolutionary time.

The recent Georgian voting law changes have caused some significant controversy. So in this video we unpack what the law really does, why people (including former President Trump) are so annoyed by what's happening & what it means for...

What is the significance of Boycotts on international business?

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is a 7’2, Kung fu fighting, book-writing legend and one of the greatest players to ever grace the sport of basketball



Born Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor Jr, on April the16th 1947, in New York City. Alcindor...

"Herb attended the Bronx High School of Science and studied philosophy and mathematics at Harvard from 1954-1958. At Harvard he was president of the Signet Society and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa, graduating with an AB degree...

Max reads a news article. The headline says “Boycott a success.” Max and Moon discuss the word “boycott” and the historical person for whom it’s named.