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The Department of the Treasury
The Department of the Treasury, inspired by its first secretary, Alexander Hamilton, is responsible for managing the production of money and maintaining the crucial systems underpinning the financial infrastructure of the United States.
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What Caused the War of 1812?
The War of 1812 was a major conflict between the United States and Great Britain for control of the Northern Frontier. Often described as the second war of independence, in reality it was caused in large part by the ineffective foreign...
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The Battle of New Orleans
After three years of bitter fighting between the United States and Great Britain, the War of 1812 concluded with the Treaty of Ghent. At least, it should have, because one final battle was about to be fought: the Battle of New Orleans.
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U.S.S. Constitution
With a fleet of just 22 warships, it was never going to be easy for the U.S. Navy to defeat the mighty British Royal Navy during the War of 1812. The enemy didn’t expect its secret weapon – the U.S.S. Constitution.
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The Treaty of Ghent
After almost three years of bitter conflict, the War of 1812 between the United States and Great Britain came to an end with the ratification of the Treaty of Ghent, but was the war a waste of time and resources?
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The Culper Spy Ring
With the Patriots at risk of defeat by the British during the American Revolution, Continental Army Commander George Washington relied on the Culper Spy Ring for timely and accurate information about the enemy's intentions.
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The Burning of Washington
During the War of 1812, British forces stormed into Washington, D.C. and set fire to the White House and other federal buildings. Rather than dent U.S. morale, the sacking of Washington served to galvanize the population against the...
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The Battle of Fort McHenry
The War of 1812 between the United States and Great Britain ultimately ended in stalemate, but in the aftermath of one U.S. victory, a poem was penned that would become the new nation’s national anthem.
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James Lafayette: Revolutionary Spy
Born enslaved, James Lafayette became one of the most important Patriot spies of the American Revolution, helping to gather vital information on the British Army. His work helped the United States secure independence.
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Commonwealth
A commonwealth is a self-governing political unit similar to a state.
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The British Raj and Islam
Historian Nile Green (UCLA) describes how aspects of British colonialism in India led to the exportation of various types of Islam to Japan and the United States.
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Empires, States, and Independence
Harvard historian David Armitage describes the evolution of his thinking on the role of the state throughout history.
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Slavery and Revolution
Harvard University historian David Armitage speculates on the potential link between slavery and revolution, asking the question, If the United States had not declared itself independent from the British Empire, might slavery have ended...
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What are Unalienable Rights?
What are unalienable rights and why are they so important? In this video, we explore why Thomas Jefferson included them for the first time in the Declaration of Independence.
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Why did the Colonies Declare Independence?
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?
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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?
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Irish War of Independence in 12 Minutes - Manny Man Does History
Find out about the tumultuous time in Ireland which led to its independence from Britain.
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Irish Civil War in 14 Minutes - Manny Man Does History
Explore the tragic war which tore Ireland apart at the seems, some which remain torn today!
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The Life & Times of Queen Elizabeth II
To be honest for the last couple years I’ve been thinking to myself “You know, I should pre-make a video about Lizzie, just in case” but two things always stopped me. First, I thought for sure she’d be writing a letter to herself in 2026...
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Warrior Queen of Brittania | The Life & Times of Boudicca
This is one of those episodes I think is going to really speak to like 5% of my audience the other 95% of you, well you’re about to learn something. Because on top of my references being extremely dated, Boudicca also appears to be a...
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What did Hitler want in Europe? | Nazi Empire, Greater German Reich, WW2 Alternative History
Part 1 - • What did the Nazi...
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What did Hitler want in the New Order? | Nazi Empire, Greater German Reich, WW2 Alternative History
What did Hitler want in the New Order? | Nazi Empire, Greater German Reich, WW2 Alternative History
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The Canadian who Murdered his way Across Africa | Scramble for Africa, Colonialism, British Empire
The Canadian who Murdered his way Across Africa | Scramble for Africa, Colonialism, British Empire