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Beakman's World: All About Money
Beakman explains the history of money and how it started with bartering. He then goes on to explain how money is made today and how counterfeit money is prevented. -
Ed, Edd n Eddy: Egg Quest
Eddy wants Rolf's egg, but Rolf won't give it up for free. Rolf offers to trade it for sawdust, which starts off the Eds' trading quest. -
America: The Story of Us: The Modern Factory is Born
This clip explains how industrialization has led to a significant change in the lives of Americans, from the type of work they performed to how they dressed. It also mentions that textile factories have led to women being able to earn money for the first time. -
DuckTales (1987): Work Smarter, Not Harder
Scrooge McDuck tells the story of how and why he emigrated to America. His parents believed in the American Dream and felt he deserved better, so they encouraged him to earn the money to move overseas. After working smarter, not harder, he earned the money he needed to move in a few months. -
Crash Course: US History: Robber Barrons and the Captains of Industry
John discusses the US' industrial revolution and the extremely wealthy individuals who profited off the era. They were either seen as "robber barrons" or "captains of industry" because they controlled much of the US' money and held the largest companies in the world. -
Sign in or create an account to view this clipBrother Future: Meeting the Underground Railroad
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In this clip, there is a quick meeting of the underground railroad. They all pool their money together to finance their plan to free the slaves. -
Sign in or create an account to view this clipWar Horse: Supporting the War Effort
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Albert has to sell his beloved horse to a soldier in order to help the war effort during World War I. The soldier does not have much money to give Albert but promises to dutifully look after the horse. -
Sign in or create an account to view this clipIt's a Wonderful Life: A Crisis
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George Bailey, owner of the local Building Savings and Loan, has just gotten married and is about to use the money he has saved for years to take his bride on a big honeymoon... until he sees a crowd gathered outside his office, a crowd that is scared and desperate. -
Sign in or create an account to view this clipWall Street: Money Never Sleeps: The Tulip Bubble
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Michael Douglas teaches LaBeouf about "Tulip Mania" in the Netherlands in the 1600s, when the value of tulip bulbs skyrocketed. Tulips became the most sought after commodity until the market for them burst, and they became worthless.
