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Muckrakers
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Muckrackers are news journalists who change the actual information to fit what the public wants to read. Are muckrakers cashing in on the public's...

Columbian Exchange
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This video explores the Columbian Exchange, which involved the interchanging of plants, animals, and diseases between the Old World and the America...

Puritans and Pilgrims
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Not everything was as gravy as Thanksgiving decorations make it seem. Get the real scoop (of mashed potatoes) here.

Internet Killed the Newspaper Star
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Newspapers… heard of 'em? They’re those things you use to line the inside of your gerbil’s cage. Well, believe it or not, there is actual new...

On the Trail
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The Trail of Tears was just as depressing as it sounds.

Life After Emancipation
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Freedom doesn't work like a magic wand. In this video, we'll take a look at life after Emancipation.

Colony Names
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So wait. England didn’t just buy a "baby country" book and start flipping through the pages, waiting to be inspired?  "What ...

Religious Tolerance in Colonial America
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So how separate are church and state, exactly?

Why 13 Colonies?
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Why were there thirteen colonies? This video digs into this question and discusses the different groups that founded colonies—religious zealots l...

Melting Pot or Mixed Salad
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America: everyone's favorite melting pot.

It's a Hard Knock Life
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In this video, you'll learn about African-American involvement in the War of 1812.

Jazz Dance/Harlem Renaissance
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Jazz, dance, and the Harlem Renaissance—three things Shmoop can really get behind.