60 Second Civics: Episode 1694: The Civil War Amendments

Complete with territory maps, photos, and interesting anecdotes, this video covers the major events of American History, roughly from 1754 to 1865. Plymouth and Jamestown are mentioned in the beginning of the video, but the speaker...

One small miscommunication can be extremely costly on the battlefield. The Battle of Chickamauga is a historical example of how the best-laid strategy can be destroyed with a single mistake — in this case, Major General Rosecrans'...

60-Second Civics is a daily podcast that provides a quick and convenient way for listeners to learn about our nation's government, the Constitution, and our history. The podcast explores themes related to civics and government, the...

A quiet, serene town in Pennsylvania became the setting for an integral battle in the Civil War. The Battle of Gettysburg, Lee's second invasion of the North, failed to secure ground for the Confederacy. This video, part two in a series,...

The years 1963-64 were exciting years for the civil rights movement. Find out why on today's episode.

On today's podcast, we discuss the effect of the Civil War Amendments on the civil rights movement.

Southern states after the Civil War devised many methods for preventing African Americans from voting.

Happy Constitution Day! Today on 60-Second Civics we learn about constitutional government.

Today on 60-Second Civics we learn how 18-year-olds gained the right to vote.

What happened at the Boston Massacre and Boston Tea Party? We find out on today's 60-Second Civics.