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GED Social Studies 1.1 Civics and Government

GED Social Studies 1.1 Civics and Government


Archaeology Videos 2 videos

What is Archaeology?
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This video defines Archaeology through a discussion of what Archaeologists study—from artifacts to the Pyramids. Why is Archaeology so important?...

History Trivia: Parking Lot King
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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.&#...

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Careers Videos 12 videos

Careers: ATF (Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms) Agent
514 Views

This job's got it all right in the title. Alcohol, tobacco, firearms, could anything keep this job from being exciting? Well, maybe all the paperwo...

Careers: Proctologist
1398 Views

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...

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College 101 Videos 6 videos

College Tour: University of Chicago
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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...

College Tour: University of the Pacific
190 Views

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...

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Famous Biographies Videos 22 videos

Famous Biographies: Franz Kafka
690 Views

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...

Famous Biographies: Mark Twain
1038 Views

Unlike most writers we hear about from the 1800s, Twain was actually pretty famous and respected in his day...although not for his real name, of co...

Famous Biographies: George Orwell
279 Views

Orwell had a lot of pretty dismal views about what the world could be like in the future Good thing they didn't come true...or did they? Nah, we do...

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Finance Videos 1063 videos

Finance: What is Bankruptcy?
260 Views

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...

Finance: What is a Dividend?
1777 Views

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...

Finance: What is Par Value?
113 Views

What is par value? The notional value of a stock or bond before an offering takes place. When a company is started, founders come up with a par val...

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Government Videos 12 videos

Branches of Government
7665 Views

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...

Bill of Rights
10350 Views

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...

AP U.S. Government 2.3 Constitutional Foundations
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AP U.S. Government 2.3 Constitutional Foundations. Which amendment stated that the right to vote could not be denied on the basis of race?

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Humanities Videos 55 videos

Echo and Narcissus
4243 Views

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...

Reading the Psalms
293 Views

Shmoop is our shepherd.

What is Shmoop Mythology?
2224 Views

The gods and heroes battle it out with monsters in the best of mythology.

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Modern World History Videos 86 videos

Modern World History 3.11 Unions: the People Who Brought You Weekends
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Today we're tackling unions, a.k.a. the people who brought you weekends, a.k.a. the greatest people who have ever existed. We'd send them a thank y...

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PBIS Videos 82 videos

PBIS: Reliability
2688 Views

Ben Franklin famously said, “nothing is certain, except death, and the attitude your cat will give you after you’ve been gone for a while.”...

PBIS: Determination
378 Views

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...

PBIS: Digital Safety
316 Views

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...

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Psychology Videos 1 videos

AP Psychology 3.3 Developmental Psychology
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AP Psychology 3.3 Developmental Psychology. In which stage does a person decide their work-life balance and how to have healthy relationships?

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Test Prep Videos 641 videos

AP U.S. History Exam 2.45
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AP U.S. History Exam 2.45. The journey shown on the map was an example of...what?

AP U.S. History Diagnostic 24
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AP U.S. History Diagnostic 24. How did the United States choose containment over the National Security Council Report in Latin America?

AP U.S. History Diagnostic 22
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AP U.S. History Diagnostic 22. Which established foreign policy was the National Security Council Report used to solidify?

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U.S. History Videos 374 videos

Why Does the Constitution Still Work for Us?
5723 Views

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...

There's More Than One Way to Crack a Modernist Egg
539 Views

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,...

Federalism
2532 Views

This video explains Federalism and the quest for a fair balance between state and national power. It covers the progression and compromises of Fede...

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World History Videos 95 videos

Modern World History 2.11 French Revolution: Phase Two (and Three)
176 Views

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...

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