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Building a Self-Governing People | Middle School Video Playlist

52 minutes

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Illustration titled "The Colonial World" featuring historical figures and modern characters presenting educational content.

The Colonial World Middle School Video

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6 Min

Image featuring a historical document with text, surrounded by portraits, and two characters discussing the American Revolution.

American Revolution Middle School Video

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5 Min

Illustration depicting historical figures with text about the Constitution and Ratification for a middle school history resource.

Constitution and Ratification Middle School Video

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5 Min

Illustration of a Capitol building with two characters discussing civics and constitutional life for middle school students.

Civics and Constitutional Life Middle School Video

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7 Min

Illustration depicting themes from the Early Republic with characters expressing frustration and disbelief.

Early Republic Middle School Video

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7 Min

A historical scene depicting a busy market with people engaged in various activities, alongside educational text.

America in Transition Middle School Video

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5 Min

Illustration depicting American expansion with historical figures and text from a middle school history resource.

American Westward Expansion Middle School Video

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5 Min

Illustration depicting Civil War themes with two characters discussing history and a decorative background.

Civil War Middle School Video

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5 Min

Illustration of historical figures from the Reconstruction era with text about civics education for middle school.

Reconstruction Middle School Video

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7 Min