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Speaking to the United Nations General Assembly for the first time, President Trump calls out North Korea, calling it a rogue nation that has shown contempt for international law and its own people, and says the North Korean leader, whom he calls "Rocket Man", is on a "suicide mission." President Trump also confronts Iran's leaders and demands that it stop its support of Hezbollah and other…
C-SPAN announced the theme for its 2018 StudentCam documentary competition: “The Constitution and You.”
Author John Yoo discussed the North Korea nuclear threats, and new technologies and strategies to address these threats.
Fran Smith explains the meaning of addiction and the effects that addiction has on the brain.
The executive branch was created by Article II of the U.S. Constitution and is headed by the President of the United States. The Constitution granted the president many powers, including to execute the laws of the country. However, much of the language of Article II is vague, and therefore the powers of the president have evolved over time. In this lesson, students will learn about the powers of…
The War of 1812 was fought from 1812 to 1815 between the United States and Great Britain. Sometimes described as a second war for independence from Great Britain, the war was caused by several factors including the impressment of Americans, American territorial expansion, trade disputes and British support for Native Americans. The War of 1812 ended with the Treaty of Ghent in 1814 and the Battle…
Alan Bjerga talked about the effectiveness and cost of the food stamp program (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) (SNAP).
From 1846 to 1846, the United States fought a war with Mexico over territory that would eventually become the states of Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah and Colorado. This lesson provides clips showing the causes and events leading up to the war, the opposition movement associated with the war, strategy during the war and the significance of the conflict.
The legislative branch was created by Article I of the U.S. Constitution and consists of the House of Representatives and the Senate. The Constitution granted the legislative branch many specific, or enumerated powers, such as enacting laws. In addition, throughout history, the powers of the legislative branch have increased with implied powers through the necessary and proper clause. In this…
Supreme Court Justices Breyer and Scalia discussed their views on interpreting the Constitution and the concepts of “The Living Constitution” and “Originalism.”
Former Commissioner of the U.S. Immigration & Naturalization Service, Doris Meissner discussed DACA and the possible impacts of changing the policy.
In 1803, Thomas Jefferson arranged for the purchase of the Louisiana Territory from Napoleon Bonaparte from France. This purchase was significant in terms of its size as well as its future impact on the United States. This lesson discusses the reasons for the purchase, the territory that was obtained and its impact on slavery and the present day United States.
In 1898, the United States went to war with Spain in what became the Spanish-American War. The American victory ended Spain's era as a colonial power. The war also expanded the United States' territory to include Puerto Rico, Guam and the Philippines. The Spanish-American War was a turning point in U.S. foreign policy and secured the U.S. as a global power.
Speaking to the United Nations General Assembly for the first time, President Trump calls out North Korea, calling it a rogue nation that has shown contempt for international law and its own people, and says the North Korean leader, whom he calls "Rocket Man", is on a "suicide mission." President…
The executive branch was created by Article II of the U.S. Constitution and is headed by the President of the United States. The Constitution granted the president many powers, including to execute…
The War of 1812 was fought from 1812 to 1815 between the United States and Great Britain. Sometimes described as a second war for independence from Great Britain, the war was caused by several…
From 1846 to 1846, the United States fought a war with Mexico over territory that would eventually become the states of Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah and Colorado. This lesson provides…
The legislative branch was created by Article I of the U.S. Constitution and consists of the House of Representatives and the Senate. The Constitution granted the legislative branch many specific, or…
In 1803, Thomas Jefferson arranged for the purchase of the Louisiana Territory from Napoleon Bonaparte from France. This purchase was significant in terms of its size as well as its future impact on…
In 1898, the United States went to war with Spain in what became the Spanish-American War. The American victory ended Spain's era as a colonial power. The war also expanded the United States'…
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