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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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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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Touring America: East and West
Dr. Forrester explores the eastern and western sections of the United States and investigates the similarities and differences between an eastern US city and a western US city.
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North, South, East, West
Dr. Forrester teaches about cardinal directions: north, south, east, and west. He also shows how they are used to locate places on a map.
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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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Why Does It Take Longer to Fly West?
The reason airplane flights take longer when traveling west is because of the different speeds of rotation on Earth. The rotational velocity of Earth decreases as one goes from the Equator to the poles. This means that a place on the...
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Oleg Penkovsky
Oleg Penkovsky, a Soviet spy who switched allegiances to the West during the Cold War, helped to avert nuclear war during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
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Weather
Dr. Forrester explains how meteorologists use weather patterns and other events to predict the weather.
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Exploring the enigmatic Winchester Mystery House
Unravel the secrets of the Winchester Mystery House, a mansion built to appease spirits by heiress Sarah Winchester.
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A Midsummer Night's Dream 2.1 Performance: Oberon and Puck Lines 148-176a
This video presents a captivating performance from Act 2, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," where Oberon instructs Puck to fetch the magical flower love-in-idleness. The scene highlights Oberon's reminiscence of a...
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How Transportation Developed Cities and Industries
Dr. Forrester talks about how transportation, such as the Wells Fargo stagecoach, influenced the development of cities and industries in the western region.
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Historic Factors Influencing the Development of the Western Region
Dr. Forrester talks about the influence that diseases, horses, and livestock had on the development of the west. She discusses the Californios, and ends with the topic of Indian reservations.
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Important Historical Figures of the Old West
Dr. Forrester introduces the student to the Native American tribes of the Western region of the United States, and discusses the role of the Native American tribes in the development of the west.
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Factors That Influenced Migration to the West
Dr. Forrester describes the various factors that influenced the migration of settlers to the Midwest and the western regions of the United States. She introduces the town of Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan. She concludes by explaining that...
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The Treaties of Chicago and the Battle at Wounded Knee
Dr. Forrester describes the circumstances surrounding the Treaties of Chicago in 1821 and 1833. She then tells the sad tale of the Battle at Wounded Knee.
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Geography of Indonesia
Learn about the geography of the many island that make up the country of Indonesia!
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The Great Migration
This video entitled "The Great Migration" discusses the Great Migration, which occurred between 1910 and 1970.
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Learn About The DEEPEST CAVE In The World!
The deepest cave in the world is in Georgia (the country), let's learn about it!
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The Legacy of the Berlin Wall: From Construction to Reconstruction
This video provides a detailed historical account of the construction, dismantling, and aftermath of the Berlin Wall, an iconic symbol of the Cold War era. It highlights key events such as the initial construction in 1961, the mass...
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Rebuilding Europe: The Marshall Plan and Its Impact
This video provides a detailed historical account of the Marshall Plan, a landmark initiative aimed at rebuilding Europe after the devastation of World War II. The narration outlines the background, implementation, and impacts of the...
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The Nuclear Arms Race: From First Lightning to Limited Test Ban Treaty
This video provides an overview of the nuclear arms race between the United States and the Soviet Union following the end of World War II. It highlights key events such as the testing of atomic and hydrogen bombs by both superpowers, the...
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What Karahan Tepe Tells Us About Ancient Civilization
Researchers in Turkey are excavating at Karahan Tepe, which is believed to be much older than Gobekli Tepe, previously considered the oldest site. Karahan Tepe, with its T-shaped obelisks and animal carvings, suggests a prehistoric site...