United States History

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Lyndon Johnson, “The Great Society,” speech made on May 22, 1964

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Johnson describes his domestic agenda and vision for a better America.
May 22, 1964

Freedom: A History of US (2003)

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It's long been America's strongest cultural bond and its most perilous fault line. For generations, men and women have lived and died for it. Now, consider what it means to be free with this groundbreaking new series, based on the award-winning books by master storyteller Joy Hakim.

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Freedom: A History of US

The Spanish-American War

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Explores the conflict between Spain and the United States as well as Cuba's own battle for independence. Also examines the impact of the war on Hispanic communities in the Southwest. Includes artwork, photographs, and a time-line.

The Spanish-American War

The American Civil War and Reconstruction, 1850 to 1890

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Draws from primary source documents to examine events leading up to the Civil War, the secession and the war itself, and the Reconstruction period. Includes a glossary, illustrations, and an appendix of primary source documents.

The American Civil War and Reconstruction, 1850 to 1890

The American Revolution and the young Republic, 1763 to 1816

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Charts the history of the United States between 1763 and 1816, detailing the major events that guided the nation's development during this time. Spotlights primary source documents from the period and the purpose for which they were written. Includes a glossary and bibliography.

The American Revolution and the young Republic, 1763 to 1816

From Columbus to colonial America, 1492 to 1763

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Traces the history of America from Columbus' discovery in 1492 to the Colonial Period and discusses the leading citizens of the time periods, the Puritans, the Quakers, and the Frontier. Provides information about the political and economic growth, increased population, cultural and religious development, and the impending war with the British Empire. Describes the alliances between the Native Americans and the European governments and the increasing encroachment that led to Indian resistance. Includes an index, a glossary, illustrations, and maps.

From Columbus to colonial America, 1492 to 1763

GeoPlunge

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Have fun while learning 1,500 facts about states, including state capitals, time zones, the order states came into the Union, rankings in terms of size, border states, where states are on the map, mountains, lakes, rivers, territories, facts about Washington, D.C. and MORE!

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30 min.
GeoPlunge

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