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Horatio's Drive: America's First Road Trip (2003)

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HORATIO'S DRIVE recounts the simultaneously inspirational and hilarious saga of Horatio Nelson Jackson, an eccentric Vermont doctor, who in 1903—on a visionary whim and a 50-dollar-bet—became the first person to drive an automobile across the continent, heralding the future of the "horseless carriage" as a vehicle destined for more than inner-city travel and as a machine that would transform Am

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Middle
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Length: 
02:30
Horatio's Drive: America's First Road Trip

An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793

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It's 1793, and there's an invisible killer roaming the streets of Philadelphia. The city's residents are fleeing in fear. This killer has a name—yellow fever—but everything else about it is a mystery. Its cause is unknown, and there is no cure.

Author: 
Jim Murphy
Lexile: 
1130L

Transcript of Joint Address to Congress Leading to a Declaration of War Against Japan (1941)

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Transcript of Joint Address to Congress Leading to a Declaration of War Against Japan (1941)

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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Middle
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Length: 
07:00
Freedom: A History of US

1775: Rebellion

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In 1775: Rebellion, players take the roles of the American Continental Army and Patriots against the British Army and the Loyalists. Each side tries to control the colonies, provinces and territories.

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Middle
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Content Area: 
Social Studies
Play Time: 
90 min.
1775: Rebellion

Timeline: Americana

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Timeline: Americana takes the players through a historical tour of the popular history of the country. Each player has a hand of cards, and they take turns trying to place those cards correctly into the growing timeline. Guess correctly to get rid of all your cards and win!

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Middle
High
Content Area: 
Social Studies
Play Time: 
15 min.
Timeline: Americana

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

1812: The Invasion of Canada

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The year is 1812. War is raging across Europe and Russia. Napoleon, emperor of France, is seeking to dominate Europe through conquest. France’s enemies, led by England, are engaged in a desperate struggle to defeat Napoleon. England, in dire need of men, is impressing men to serve in its navy.

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Middle
High
Content Area: 
Social Studies
Play Time: 
90 min.
1812: The Invasion of Canada

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