Push and pull factors explain why people move from one place to another. Push factors are the reasons people leave — poverty, conflict, lack of opportunity. Pull factors are the reasons people are drawn somewhere new — jobs, safety, better living conditions. This video breaks down both with clear examples and original illustrations. Perfect for World History, Economics and Geography units covering migration and human movement.

Mercantilism was the dominant economic theory of the 16th through 18th centuries — and it shaped empires, sparked wars and laid the groundwork for modern capitalism. This video explains what mercantilism is, how it worked and why European powers used it to control their colonies. Perfect for World History and Economics units covering early modern trade, colonialism and the origins of the global economy."