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AP US History Video 25 : The Development of the Constitution.

• Notes for AP US History Video 25 : The Development of the Constitution.
• What We’re Covering Here (Including Jump Links):
 Developing a Constitutional Framework. 0:19
 The Great Compromise, a.k.a. “The Connecticut Compromise.” 0:38
 Three Branches of Government. The Constitution Article I: Congress. 2:02
 Frank Zappa’s Opinion. 4:13
 Article II of the Constitution: Executive/The President. 6:29
 Article III of the Constitution: The Judiciary. 8:01
 Checks & Balances; Separation of Powers. 12:18
 Judicial Appointments Can Be Controversial! 15:16
 Checks & Balances; Separation of Powers. 17:08
 The President Can Pardon Federal Crimes and Commute Sentences. 18:55
 “Pardon Me…” 20:16
 James Madison on the Constitution. 21:13
 Federalism – How State and National Government Relations Work. 22:06
 Hyde from That ‘70s Show on the Three Branches of Government. 23:27
 Did You Find This Video Useful? 23:47
 Contact Me! 25:07
 This is NOT a Substitute for Your Classes, Text, Etc. : 25:42
 A few other relevant “fun facts.”
 Whatever else comes up as I’m recording this.
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Who’d Like This:
 High school and college students taking advanced placement (AP) U.S. history; anyone who’d like to learn some basic U.S. history. Foreign students applying to college in the U.S.
Source Material For this Video:
• This video is based on the Barron’s AP United States History review book (4th Edition), my general knowledge of U.S. history, and what I could access/verify using Google.
• While this should help you do well on the AP US History exam, I can’t be responsible for what your teacher thinks is important and asks you about in his or her own tests, homework, etc. Please read your class text(s) and pay attention to what your teacher says in class.
• Any webpages / resources referenced below.
Links for References/Links to Relevant Topics:
Full text of Article III of the Constitution and interpretations of each section: https://constitutioncenter.org/interactive-constitution/article/article-iii
Clarence Thomas Confirmation Wikipedia Entry: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clarence_Thomas_Supreme_Court_nomination#Sexual_harassment_allegations
Wikipedia entry on the Brett Kavanaugh Supreme Court Nomination:
Brett Kavanaugh Supreme Court nomination - Wikipedia

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APUSH 63: Economic Consolidation and “Robber Barons” in “The Gilded Age.”

• What We’re Covering Here:
• Economic Consolidation Concentrated Wealth. 0:35
• “Robber Barons.” 1:22
• Vertical Integration or Consolidation: Andrew Carnegie’s Strategy. 4:33
• Carnegie’s Huge Acts of Charity. 5:30
• Horizontal Integration or Consolidation: John D. Rockefeller’s Strategy.
• Rockefeller’s Trust : Standard Oil. 11:44
• Rockefeller’s Charitable Acts: 13:31
• Other Noteworthy Robber Barons. 14:45
• The Mark of the Beast? End Times? Probably Not, But Robber Barons Were Creepy. 21:22
• Even More Noteworthy Robber Barons. 23:44
• Many “Robber Barons” Funded Colleges. 28:50
• We’re Close to a Second “Gilded Age.” 31:36
• Factors Leading Robber Barons’ Success. 38:08
• Seeking New Markets; Imperialism. 39:23
• Did You Find This Video Useful?: 40:46
• Contact Me! Facebook, Instagram, Email, Phone. 42:19
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Anyone taking AP U.S. History or with an ...

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New Video! APUSH 62: Industrial Capitalism Creates "The Gilded Age."

Take a look at my latest AP US History video! Here's the link: APUSH 62: Industrial Capitalism Creates a Gilded Age (youtube.com)

•NOTES: Video 62: Industrial Capitalism Creates “The Gilded Age”
• What We’re Covering Here :
• “Why Was It Called the ‘Gilded Age?’” 0:28
• The Gilded Age in a Nutshell. 2:29
• Gilded Age Industrialization. 4:33
• Revolutions in Transportation and Communication. 6:01
• Mass Production, Distribution & Marketing. 12:08
• Revolution in Steelmaking. 12:35
• Coal and Oil Fuel Industrialization. 13:45
• Modern Management and Corporations Develop. 16:35
• Modern Marketing Takes Shape. 18:50
• The Industrial/Gilded Age Labor Force. 23:55
•The Divide Between Poverty and Wealth. 25:25
• More Modern “Conspicuous Consumption.” 27:39
• Warning! Dangerous Ideas! You Can Stop Here If You Want. 29:56
• Many Say We Are in a New Gilded Age. 31:08
• The Billionaires’ Workers Get Few Benefits. 32:37
• C-Suite Compensation has Skyrocketed. ...

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APUSH 61: After the End of Reconstruction.

• Notes for AP US History Video 61:
APUSH 61: After the End of Reconstruction.
• What We’re Covering Here :
• Sharecropping Replaces Slavery. : 0:38
• Reconstruction Challenged Old Meanings of Citizenship and Being “American.” : 9:37
• 14th & 15th Constitutional Amendments.: 10:04
• Segregation & “Jim Crow” Laws in the South. 15:16
• “Jim Crow” Also Existed in the North: 15:58
• Supreme Court Limits the 14th Amendment: 17:07
• African-Americans are Left out of Politics: 19:46
• Second Reconstruction: 25:46
• Another Court Attack on the 14th Amendment: 27:16
• Did You Find This Video Useful?: 34:54
• Notice: This is Not a Substitute for Classes, Text, Etc.: 35:57
• Contact Me! Facebook, Instagram, Email, Phone.: 36:43
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Students taking Advanced Placement U.S. History.
Anyone else with an ...

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AP US History Video 48: Government Promotion of Territorial Expansion In the West.

• Notes for AP US History Video 48: Government Promotion of Territorial Expansion In the West.
• What We’re Covering Here:
• Government Promotion of Western Expansion.: 0:21
• Morrill Land Grant Acts.: 3:23
• Adapted from Wikipedia Article: Morrill Land-Grant Acts. 4:29
• Purpose of the Land Grant Colleges, adapted from Wikipedia Article:
Morrill Land-Grant Acts.: 7:51
• Land Grant Colleges are Established.: 10:30
• Land-Grant Colleges Transform American Education.: 14:49
• The Pacific Railroad Act(s).: 18:15
• More on the Pacific Railroad Act(s).: 19:05
• The Homestead Act.: 31:29
• Did You Find This Video Useful? : 34:53
• Contact Me! Facebook, Instagram, Email, Phone.: 36:43
• NOTE: This is NOT a Substitute for Your Classes, Text, Etc.: 37:42
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AP US History Video 49: Commodore Perry and the Opening of Japan.


• What We’re Covering Here:
• Expansion to Other Lands.: 0:26
• The Perry Expedition, or “The Opening of Japan:” 1852–1854.: 1:38
• Officers of the Perry Expedition.: 12:43
• The Perry Expedition, or “The Opening of Japan” : 1852–1854 (continued): 13:49
• Did You Find This Video Useful?: 20:58
• Contact Me! Facebook, Instagram, Email, Phone.: 24:22
• NOTE: This is NOT a Substitute for Your Classes, Text, Etc.: 25:51
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Who’d Like This: Students taking Advanced Placement U.S. History.

Source Material For this Video:
• This video is based on my general knowledge of US history, and what I could access/verify using Bing/Google.
• Any webpages / resources referenced below.

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AP US History Video 38: Economic and Social Change in the Antebellum Era.

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• Notes for AP US History Video 38: Economic and Social Change in the Antebellum Era.
• What We’re Covering Here :
 New Developments in Commerce, Agriculture, and Transportation.
 Corporate America Begins.
 “Supreme” Support for the Market Economy.
 Technological Advances.
 Agriculture Becomes More Efficient.
 Interchangeable Parts.
 Steam Power Emerges.
 Communication Advances.
 Transportation Improves, Increasing Regional Interdependence.
 Canals and Roads.
 Railroads Revolutionize Shipping.
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