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Pioneers
Dr. Forrester gives several reasons why immigrants to the United States may have wanted to become pioneers and move west. She then talks about caravans and the Conestoga wagon.
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How the Thirteen Colonies Became Fifty States
Dr. Forrester tells the history of the thirteen colonies and how those original colonies became states. She tells the story of Jamestown, the first English settlement in the New World.
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The Buildup to the American Revolution
Dr. Forrester talks about taxation, religious freedom, and other important issues that led the colonists to break away from Great Britain.
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European Immigration and Ellis Island
Dr. Forrester talks about the variety of immigrants who have come to America and the various reasons they came. She then talks about the immigration center at Ellis Island.
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New Orleans and the Mississippi River
Dr. Forrester informs the student about the effects of the Mississippi River on the city of New Orleans.
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America’s Mountains
Dr. Forrester is delivering the nightly newscast and shares her experiences while visiting several mountain ranges in the United States.
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US Citizen
Dr. Forrester gives a brief history and overview of the United States Constitution.
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Molly Pitcher
Dr. Forrester tells the story of Molly Pitcher and talks about all the interesting facts she learns from reading American history books.
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Woodrow Wilson
Dr. Forrester provides a biography of the twenty-eighth president of the United States, Woodrow Wilson. She focuses on his strong belief in education.
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Bird’s Eye View
Dr. Forrester talks about aerial photography and how it gives us a clear picture of the earth.
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Where Do You Live?
Dr. Forrester explains how the population of the United States is unevenly distributed. Most of the population is centered in large cities, close to jobs. While the wide open spaces of rural America appeal to some, the suburbs might...
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The Growth of a Nation
Dr. Forrester explains that the United States became a country in 1783 after seven hard fought years of the American Revolution. The original thirteen colonies became thirteen states. The United States grew to a total of fifty states as...
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Let’s Have a Holiday
Dr. Forrester explains that countries around the world are comprised of people with similar ideas and backgrounds. They often speak the same language and celebrate the same holidays.
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The Borders of Countries
Dr. Forrester explains that the borders of countries are determined in two ways, political or natural.
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Exploration Earth
Dr. Forrester gives information about Earth’s seven continents and five major oceans.
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British Wildlife: Red Squirrels
Red squirrels inhabit coniferous forests and deciduous woodlands in Scotland, Northumberland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Lake District. The Red Squirrel is the UK’s only native species of squirrel, and was once common across the...
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From Auschwitz to the White House, Martin Greenfield's Craft
Martin Greenfield, a Holocaust survivor, creates perfect suits for U.S. Presidents with unparalleled craftsmanship.
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What is Presidents' Day?
Every year, on the third Monday of February, Americans celebrate Presidents’ Day. A federal holiday that originally began as a birthday celebration for George Washington, the first President of the United States.
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Building The White House
The White House stands as a symbol of freedom, but the story behind its construction reveals some important contradictions.
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Elizebeth Friedman
Elizebeth Friedman revolutionized American cryptology and played a crucial role in bringing down mobsters and spy rings in the 20th century.
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Tim Alberta - The Kingdom, the Power and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism
In his second book, "The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism," Tim Alberta delves into the complex intersection of faith, politics, and culture within the American evangelical movement. Drawing...
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Olympic Controversies and Tragedies
Olympic Controversies and Tragedies The Olympics From Antiquity to Paris 2024 part 3
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Charles Willson Peale: Artist of the Revolution
Charles Willson Peale was not just a painter; he was also a soldier, politician, and educator. His life and work offer us a vivid snapshot of Revolutionary America and its heroes.
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Marbury v. Madison: What is Judicial Review?
The U.S. Supreme Court decides if laws made in the United States violate the Constitution or not. It’s called judicial review and it’s a power that was granted to the Supreme Court by the Supreme Court itself – thanks to a landmark case...