Videos

Welcome to Mr. Betts Class

The History Rap

Student News Daily - Remembering 9/11

18th Anniversary

Never seen before video of WTC 9/11 attack

9/11

Remembering 9/11 (12 years later)

9/11: Rudy Giuliani Interview with Peter Jennings

9/11 Tribute (The Fray)

Barry Jennings - 9/11 Early Afternoon ABC7

September 11, 2001 - As It Happened - South Tower Collapse

Virtual Tour of 9/11 Memorial

What is the definition of terrorism?

What was it like during the last Solar Eclipse in the US?

What is Culture? (HamiltonLoveYourCity)

What is Culture - Elementary Lesson

What is Culture?

Major Elements that Define Culture

What is Culture?

Introduction to the Aztecs

Top 5 Facts about Incas

Inca Civilization

The Maya People

Deconstructing History: The Mayflower

Expedition Unknown: The Lost Colony (Roanoke)

Roanoke Parody - (Let It Go: Mr. Betts)

The History of Columbus Day

Native Americans Song ("This is America" Parody - Mr. Betts)

America Story of Us: Settlement in Jamestown (5 min.)

Colonizing Time - Jamestown

The Virginia Company + Reprise - Pocahontas (lyrics)

Jamestown Colony (Mr. Betts: Shut Up and Dance)

America Story of Us: Life in Jamestown

Nightmare in Jamestown

Rebels: Episode 1 America Story of Us

The Story of the Mayflower - Plymouth Colony

Hardships at Plymouth Colony - America Story of Us (4 min.)

The Pilgrims (Mr. Betts Parody)

When is Thanksgiving? Colonizing America: Crash Course US History #2

Massachusetts Bay Colony Parody - (TMNT Theme: Mr. Betts)

History of the Holidays: Columbus Day

New England Colonies Rap

Puritan Faith (George Michael's Faith Parody - Mr. Betts)

Moving to the Colonies (Miley Cyrus/13 Colonies Parody - Mr. Betts)

13 Colonies Song (Queen's "Somebody to Love" Parody - Mr. Betts)

Pennsylvania, the Quaker's Delight (Lion King Parody - Mr. Betts)

The Quakers, the Dutch, and the Ladies: Crash Course US HIstory #4

From New Amsterdam to New York Illustrated - Mr. Betts

Mankind The Story of All Us

Salem Witch Trials & "Contest"! (Britney Spears "Toxic" Parody - Mr. Betts)

Salem Witch Trials: The Story of the Witch Hunt

What Caused the Salem Witch Trials?

The Real History Behind the Salem Witch Trials.

Site of Salem Witch Trials Confirmed

Shake A Lot - Salem Song: History Music Video (Taylor Swift Parody)

Crash Course - Bacon's Rebellion

Life in the Colonies

Colonial Life

4 Facts about Veterans Day - Mr. Betts

History of the Holidays: History of Veterans Day

Poppy Memorial at the Tower of London - dawn to dusk

Miss Teen USA - Caitlin Upton question

The Middle Passage Slave Trade

The Atlantic Slave Trade (first 3 min.)

The Slave Auction (first 2 min.)

Equiano & the MIddle Passage (Mr. Betts)

Atlantic Slave Trade - Crash Course

Road to the Revolution: Historic Boston (login: portage; warriors)

Attack on Pearl Harbor - History

Pearl Harbor Attack - 1941

What was the French & Indian War? (History Channel)

French and Indian War 1754 - 1763

History Brief: The French and Indian War

French & Indian War (Mr. Bett - Fresh Prince of Bel-Air parody)

The Sugar Act (Maroon 5)

Taxes & Smuggling - Crash Course

History Brief: Boston Massacre

The Boston Massacre: The American Revolution

Boston Massacre: America Story of Us

Boston Massacre - John Adams witnessing

John Adams - Court scene Boston Massacre

Boston Massacre Sight Virtual Tour - 360 view

Boston Massacre: A Memestory (Mr. Betts)

Quartering Act

History Brief: The Stamp Act is Implemented

History Brief: The Boston Tea Party

The Story Behind the Boston Tea Party - Ben Labaree

Boston Tea Party - America Story of Us

Boston Tea Party: A Memestory (Mr. Betts)

The Boston (Google+)Tea Party (Mr. Betts)

The Boston Tea Party (Legos)

Sesame Street: The Boston T Party

Boston Tea Party - SchoolHouse Rock

Dump It Off - Boston Tea Party

The Boston Tea Party (parody - Happy song)

History Brief: The Intolerable Acts (includes Quebec Act)

Liberty Kids- Intolerable Acts

History Brief: The Townshend Acts Explained

The Battle of Lexington - The American Revolution

Shot Heard Around the World - Schoolhouse Rock

History Brief: Lexington and Concord

Andy Discovers America - Shot Heard Around the World

Paul Revere's Ride (Mr. Betts parody - Straight Outta Compton)

Causes of the American Revolution (Mr. Betts parody - Kesha's Die Young)

Historical Parody Christmas Carols - Mr. Betts

America Story of Us - Revolution

Stay with Me (Mr. Betts - Sung with King George)

Polite War

History Brief: Battle of Bunker Hill

Jeopardy Show - American Revolution

Jeopardy Show - American Revolution - (10:45 into video)

History Brief - Loyalists and Patriots

Loyalists and Patriots - compared

Brief History: Thomas Paine - Common Sense

History Brief: Thomas Paine's Common Sense

Common Sense (Mr. Betts - Can't Stop the Feeling)

King's response to the Olive Branch Petition (John Adams HBO)

John Adams - Independence Speech (HBO)

John Adams - Writing the Declaration of Independence (HBO)

John Adams - the Vote for the Declaration of Independence (HBO)

Famous People Reading Declaration of Independence

Hamilton the Musical - You'll Be Back

Too Late to Apologize: A Declaration

Stay with Me sung by King George (Mr. Betts)

The Declaration of Independence - Ben Leddy

Declaration of Independence Song (What Hurts the Most) Parody

The Declaration of Independence Parody (Mr. Betts - Can't Feel My Face)

The Story of Martin Luther King Jr. by Kid President

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. - I Have a Dream Speech

SchoolHouse Rock: Declaration of Independence

The Battles of Trenton and Princeton

Battle of Trenton

Sesame Street Surprising the British

Geico commercial - Washington crossing Delaware Turnpike

The Difficult Winter at Valley Forge

History Brief: Washington's Army at Valley Forge

History Brief: Battle of Saratoga

History Brief: Women in the American Revolution

George Washington in the Revolution (Mr. Betts' Jake Paul Parody)

10 Days that Changed the World

History Brief: Benedict Arnold

History Brief: Battle of Yorktown

History Brief: The Treaty of Paris 1783

Crash Course: Who won the American Revolution?

Articles of Confederation - Mr. Betts Parody

Shay's Rebellion - Liberty Kids

Shay's Rebellion - Story Time with Mr. Beat

The Great Compromise - Mr. Betts parody

Preamble (Constitution) - School House Rock

Barney Fife - Preamble of Constitution

Three Branches of Government - Schoolhouse Rock

Three Branches Rap

Just a Bill - Schoolhouse Rock

Electoral College - Schoolhouse Rock

Constitutional Principles: Separation of Power

The Constitution, the Articles,and Federalism - Crash Course

Bill of Rights Parody - Mr. Betts

A 3-minute guide to the Bill of Rights

Bill of Rights Parody (Mr. Betts - Thriller)

Wrecking Ball (Bill of Rights)

Bill of Rights song good version

Bill of Rights Rap - Smart Songs

The History of Presidents' Day

President's Day Fun Facts

Crash Course: Where US Politics Came From (John Green)

History Channel - The Presidents 1789 -1825 Washington to Monroe

Royals - Mr. Betts Parody - George Washington

George Washington - oath of office (HBO series)

Alexander Hamilton's Economic Plan (John Adams - HBO Series)

Whiskey Rebellion from Founding Brothers

Whiskey Rebellion Illustrated - Mr. Betts

Birth of Political Parties

EPSN covers Hamilton Burr duel

History Channel: Alexander Hamilton vs. Aaron Burr

The Burr Hamilton Duel in a Nutshell

Alexander Hamilton v Aaron Burr (Mr. Betts Smooth Criminal Parody)

Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr: An Affair of Honor

The Duel at Dawn, 1804 (Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr)

Jay's Treaty (John Adams HBO Series)

George Washington (SpongeBob Squarepants - Mr. Betts)

George Washington: First American President

British Betrayal (Battle of Fallen Timbers and the Treaty of Greenville)

Battle of Fallen Timbers 1794

Sedition Acts - John Adams HBO Series

The French Revolution in a Nutshell

The French Revolution (Bad Romance - Lady Gaga)

Crash Course - The French Revolution (John Green)

12 President John Adams from Alien and Sedition Acts to XYZ Affair

The XYZ Affair

XYZ Affair (John Adams HBO Series)

XYZ Affair Parody - Mr. Betts Careless Whisper

The Presidents - History Channel - 1789 to 1825

Louisiana Purchase::House Hunters Historical

The Louisiana Purchase Explained

Lewis & Clark: A Memestory (Mr. Betts)

The Lewis & Clark Song

Lewis and Clark Expedition Song

Louisiana Purchase Commercial - Capital One

Lewis & Clark: Explorer Style (Gangnam Style)

Lewis & Clark - Great Journey West

War of 1812 (Katy Perry "Roar" Parody - Mr. Betts)

The Star Spangled Banner

The Battle of New Orleans 1814 (Johnny Horton)

The Presidents - History Channel (1825 - 1849)

Indian Reservation - Paul Revere and the Raiders

Andrew Jackson - Mr. Betts Maniac Parody

The Trail of Tears Rap Parody - Singing History Teachers

How Native American Slaveholders Complicate Trail of Tears Narrative - Article - not a video

Andrew Jackson and the Indian Removal Act

Indian Removal Act 1830 Andrew Jackson

Interactive Time Lapse - Native American Land

Manifest Destiny Educational Rap

Manifest Destiny Parody - Mr. Betts

Westward Expansion & Manifest Destiny

Crash Course - Westward Expansion

Westward Expansion & Manifest Destiny

Schoolhouse Rock Elbow Room

Oregon Trail (Mr. Betts)

America Story of Us - Alamo

The Battle of the Alamo

Remember the Alamo - Johnny Cash

Mexican-American War - 3 Minute History

Texas Independence & Mexican-American War: A Memestory

Texas Revolution (Mr. Betts)

The Mexican-American War (login: portage; warriors)

The Start of the California Gold Rush (1849)

The California Gold Rush in 3 Minutes

The California Gold Rush Cartoon 1849 (Wild West)

The Underground Railroad: A Journey to Freedom

The breathtaking courage of Harriet Tubman

Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad

Swing Low, Sweet Chariot - slave song

Wade in the Water - slave song

Follow the Drinking Gourd - slave song

I Be so Glad...When The Sun Goes Down

Story of Us Underground Railroad

America the Story of Us: Harriet Tubman

Slavery - Crash Course US History #13

Lowell Mills Girls - America Story of Us

Irish Immigration

Sound Smart: Compromise of 1850

Compromise of 1850 Parody (Shake It Off - Mr. Betts)

Kansas Nebraska Act - How one piece of legislation divided a nation

Bleeding Kansas

Sound Smart: Bleeding Kansas

An Unpopular Decision - The Dred Scott Decision

Dred Scott Decision (Mr. Betts)

Sound Smart - Lincoln-Douglas Debates

John Brown's Raid - America Story of Us

The Raid on Harpers Ferry

John Brown (Mr. Betts - Taylor Swift's Parody "Look What You Made Me Do"

Abraham Lincoln and the Election of 1860

Election of 1860 & Southern Secession

The Southern States Seceded - Mr. Betts parody

The Causes of the Civil War Music Video

Two Brothers - Civil War Song

On Location: Fort Sumter - virtual tour

Sound Smart: Fort Sumter and the Civil War

The First Battle of Bull Run

The Battle of Antietam

The Battle of Shiloh

The Battle of Gettysburg

The Siege of Vicksburg

Blood and Glory - Sherman's March to Sea

Sherman's March to Sea - History Channel

Grant - Appomattox Lee surrender

North vs. South: Lincoln vs. Lee (Mr. Betts)

Crash Course: The Civil War, Part 1

Crash Course: The Civil War, Part 2

Abraham Lincoln Animated From Life

American Civil War Song: Tenting Tonight

Abraham Lincoln Reads Mean Tweets

The Emancipation Strategy

Emancipation Proclamation Hoedown

Emancipation Proclamation - Mr. Betts Parody

The Civil War in Color: The Gettysburg Address

The Gettysburg Address as read by Johnny Cash

Sherman's March to Savannah

Here's Why the Battle of Vicksburg Was so Important

The Civil War in 4 Minutes

Lincoln Instructs Grant

Lee's Reluctant Surrender

Civil War Review Song (Mr. Betts)

Footage of Civil War Veterans at 50 yr. in 1913 and 75 yr Anniversary in 1938

Rare Footage of Civil War Veterans Doing the Rebel Yell

Children of the Civil War Vets Reminisce About Fathers

Assassination of Lincoln: A Memestory (Mr. Betts)

The Last Confederate Statues

Gary Paulsen background

Soldier's Heart Trailer

The History Rap