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GED Social Studies 1.1 Civics and Government
Archaeology Videos 2 videos
This video defines Archaeology through a discussion of what Archaeologists study—from artifacts to the Pyramids. Why is Archaeology so important?...
What does King Richard III have to do with parking lots? And what does Middle Age rock music sound like? You've got questions, we've got answers....
Careers Videos 12 videos
Look… you know this video is going to be filled with butt jokes. We know this videos is going to be filled with butt jokes. Just press play and w...
So... what's a TSA worker, and what do they do? Oh, we thought maybe you knew. Okay, okay... so TSA (or Transportation Security Administration) wor...
College 101 Videos 6 videos
Grab a char-dog and watch out for flaming birds, it's time to take a tour of the University of Chicago. Oh and erm, if you would sign this waiver f...
Whether it's a career in business, science, or education, UOP's got you covered. Oh, but you should know, they're not actually on the pacific ocean...
Famous Biographies Videos 22 videos
Don't get your hopes up,this guy isn't here to pump you up with his brother, Hans. Franz was more into pumping you down, with dark and scary storie...
Tsss...Eliot, right? What did he ever do? Oh, apparently a lot. Thanks for jumping on that one, Video.
Finance Videos 1063 videos
What is bankruptcy? Deadbeats who can't pay their bills declare bankruptcy. Either they borrowed too much money, or the business fell apart. They t...
What's a dividend? At will, the board of directors can pay a dividend on common stock. Usually, that payout is some percentage less than 100 of ear...
How are risk and reward related? Take more risk, expect more reward. A lottery ticket might be worth a billion dollars, but if the odds are one in...
Government Videos 12 videos
If our government were a tree, it would be a sad one—only three branches. The three branches of the government look like this: judicial, legislat...
The Bill of Rights was made to protect Americans from too many restrictions and regulations in addition to ensuring our well-being under our govern...
See how much you know about British political factions. That's what the cool kids read about nowadays, right? Well...we think it's cool.
History Trivia Videos 32 videos
What does King Richard III have to do with parking lots? And what does Middle Age rock music sound like? You've got questions, we've got answers....
In 1799, one of Napoleon's captains uncovered what is today known as the Rosetta Stone, and delivered it to his superior. And that, everyone, is ho...
History of Technology Videos 160 videos
What's the deal with wind? And why does it have to be so...windy?
How did people move stuff around before the wheel was invented? More importantly, why didn't they take a break for a few minutes from moving stuff...
Humanities Videos 55 videos
The gods and heroes battle it out with monsters in the best of mythology.
Today we aren't looking for the most virtuous person, or most likeable, but rather the most disturbing. Will it be Echo, the nymph who is doomed to...
Modern World History Videos 86 videos
The Rockefellers, the Morgans, the Carnegies...these were just a few of the Captains of Industry, also known as Robber Barons. We can probably gues...
So you're not a fan of capitalism. That's okay, there are plenty of other -isms you can check out. And good news: as long as you don't pick "cannib...
PBIS Videos 82 videos
You should be determined to watch this video about determination. Can you tell we weren’t determined to think up anything more clever than that...
It’s hard to stay safe online. Heck, you don’t even know who we are. Are we Shmoop, or are we just highly trained chickens, typing out these de...
Dear 23B, Life is hard enough as it is, so stop being such a jerk, or we’ll throw airline peanuts at you. ...Oh. Is that not a nice thing to...
Psychology Videos 1 videos
AP Psychology 3.3 Developmental Psychology. In which stage does a person decide their work-life balance and how to have healthy relationships?
Test Prep Videos 641 videos
AP U.S. History Exam 2.45. The journey shown on the map was an example of...what?
AP U.S. History Exam 2.26. This speech reinforced a shift in the focus of the war that Lincoln established by...what?
What did the Spanish messengers bring with them to North America? Hint: you probably wouldn't be thrilled to get this for your next birthday.
U.S. History Videos 374 videos
Ever heard of a "living document"? They eat and breathe just like the rest of us! They even walk around on their own two legs. Okay, fine—maybe t...
The Modernists thought the world had a lot of problems, and they were intent on fixing them—or at least talking about fixing them. Unfortunately,...
Bronson Alcott had some pretty innovative ideas about education. His notion of having students work on their desks while lying on giant waterbeds n...
World History Videos 95 videos
Didn't get enough of the French Revolution the first time around? We've gotcha covered. Check out our second French Revolution video, preferably wi...