The End of the Frontier
This video is accompanied by text. "In 1890, the Census Bureau announced the end of the frontier, meaning there was no longer a discernible frontier line in the west, nor any large tracts of land yet unbroken by settlement. This news had a terrific psychological impact on many Americans. For the first time in history, America was without a frontier. The frontier was a part of American national identity. The ideal of an ever-pioneering spirit with eternally new wildernesses to conquer was the Ame
Military Strategy in US Civil War
This video is accompanied by text. "When the Civil War began, there were fewer than 20,000 soldiers in the national army, and thousands of those troops soon moved south to fight for the Confederacy. In April 1861, after Union troops at Fort Sumter were forced to surrender, President Lincoln quickly called for northern states to send 75,000 volunteers to join the Union army. The Confederacy did not have an established army or navy and also turned to militia groups from the southern states to supp
Roman Colosseum
This three minute video is about the Roman Colosseum that has stood strong for 2,000 years. Without man there to maintain it, however, it may not remain strong forever. More of a warning film and lacks enough about history to be of value for most teachers and students.
Great Depression Political Cartoon Montage
History project showing a variety of cartoons with background music.
A cold war chronology
An image history of the cold war. Its cause, its social impact, and its environmental and public health legacy. Created for a visit by the Secretary of Energy. Later used in schools to provoke discussion and insight about the Cold War Era.
Obama Victory Speech - Victory Speech (2008).
President Obama's victory speech given at Grant Park, Chicago. This historic event marked the first time in United States History that a person of partial African decent - was elected as president of the United States of America.
Life of Andrew Jackson (pt. 2)
This film is a History Channel depiction of the life of the seventh President of the United States. This is part II of the series.
Life of Andrew Jackson (pt. 3)
This film is History Channel presentation of the life of the seventh President of the United States, Andrew Jackson. This is Part III of the series.
The life of Andrew Jackson 4 of 10
Andrew Jackson was one of the greatest presidents in US history, a statesman, and the founder of Jacksonian democracy.
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Andrew Jackson was one of the greatest presidents in US history, a statesman, and the founder of Jacksonian democracy.
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Andrew Jackson was one of the greatest presidents in US history, a statesman, and the founder of Jacksonian democracy.
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Andrew Jackson was one of the greatest presidents in US history, a statesman, and the founder of Jacksonian democracy.
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Andrew Jackson was one of the greatest presidents in US history, a statesman, and the founder of Jacksonian democracy.
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Andrew Jackson was one of the greatest presidents in US history, a statesman, and the founder of Jacksonian democracy.
Speed Phonics - Letters and Sounds - Phase 2
Students try to name the letter sounds in 40 seconds? The letters are shown at 40 second intervals.
The apple computer history
Macintosh Computer History from 1976 to present. Pictures and dates-no descriptions or music. (4:21)
Black American History
This video gives a brief introduction to black history in America. It has still images with narration.
Pullman Porters union and the Civil Rights Movement-1/2
Philadelphias 30th Street Station hosted an event honoring the
Pullman porters, the African American men who worked long hours as
attendants on the luxurious sleeper trains operated by the Pullman
Company from 1868 to 1969. The Pullman porters played an important but
unsung role in the history of this country. In 1925, they formed the
first black labor union under the stewardship of A. Philip Randolph.
They also helped pave the way for the civil rights m
Booker T. Washington Biography
Booker T. Washington: What's a Heaven For? Born into slavery in the 1850s, Booker T. Washington eagerly persued an education, eventually going on to head the Tuskegee Institute. He was the voice for the African American community in the late 1800's through the early 1900's. This biography of his life is presented through art montage. Good quotes to give a better picture of this man's remarkable accomplishments. Great teaching resource for Civil Rights, American History, and Slavery. (17:00)
Battle of Kursk - 1 of 2
Fought in July 1943, Kursk included the greatest tank battle in history. This is one newsreel concerning it. This is a done in German, there are subtitles.
