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Instructional Video7:48
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PBS

Should We Have More Than 2 Major Political Parties? | America From Scratch

For Students 7th - 12th Standards
The advantages and disadvantages of the United States' two-party system are the focus of a short PBS video. After listening to a series of political scientists, viewers are asked whether they think the United States should change its...
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Instructional Video9:23
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Crash Course

Political Parties: Crash Course Government and Politics #40

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Democrats, Republicans, Tea Party members, the Green Party, and Libertarians are just some of the political parties that exist in the United States government and politics. Scholars research the creation of a political party and how they...
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Instructional Video13:57
Crash Course

Where US Politics Came From

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
After the passage of the United States Constitution, the founding fathers faced a difficult question: What kind of country should we be? How democratic should we be, and much free speech should we have? Discover the different visions...
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Instructional Video15:05
Crash Course

Age of Jackson

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Review the depth and complexity of Andrew Jackson's presidency and the beginnings of modern American politics with this engaging video. Topics covered include: the second bank of the United States, the Missouri Compromise, the rise of...
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Instructional Video5:53
PBS

Amanda Gorman Reads Inauguration Poem, 'The Hill We Climb'

For Students 6th - 12th
Following in the tradition established by John F. Kennedy and Bill Clinton, the Inauguration Ceremony of Joseph Biden  featured an Inauguration Poem. National Youth Poet Laureate, Amanda Gorman's powerful recitation of her Inauguration...
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Instructional Video5:36
TED-Ed

How Did Hitler Rise to Power?

For Students 7th - 12th
The Nazi party became overwhelmingly popular among the lower middle class, and somehow, Adolf Hitler rose to power in the early 1930s. Watch a illustrative video to find out more about Hitler's rise to power.
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Instructional Video8:13
Khan Academy

Primaries and Caucuses

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
What is the difference between a primary and a caucus? Why does the Iowa caucus and New Hampshire primary get so much attention? Watch as this presenter explains this detailed and varied process of electing candidates that will head to a...
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Instructional Video14:57
Crash Course

The New Deal

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Did the New Deal end the Great Depression? Did it destroy American freedom or expand the definition of liberty? In addition to reviewing the traditional alphabet soup of government programs, this video will offer your learners the...
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Instructional Video12:08
C-SPAN

On This Day: The Hoover Burglary

For Students 7th - 12th
Without the Hoover Burglary, would the FBI's counter-intelligence program have come to the public's attention? Historians learn about the actions of the individuals involved in the Hoover Burglary, what information they stole, and how...
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Instructional Video13:42
Crash Course

The Cold War in Asia

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Dig deeper into the motivations and details of American involvement in the Korean and Vietnam Wars. This engaging video covers the events and profound effects of attempts made by the United States to prevent the spread of communism in...
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Instructional Video10:05
Khan Academy

Introduction to the FAFSA

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
As many of our young learners prepare for their college education, introduce them to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), a rubric for determining an estimated family contribution for a college education. The...
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Instructional Video11:10
Khan Academy

Electoral College

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
The United States Electoral College can be a confusing concept for young learners at first glance; however, this instructional video will help clear up that confusion with a clear explanation of how electors are allocated and the...

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