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This program explores many facets of the Gilded Age, including industrialization and the growth of big business, the urbanization of America, the grueling working conditions many endured, and the influence of Victorian culture on American Society.

The Progressive Era—This program explores our history and culture during the early 20th century, when a wave of reforms changed our political system and attempted to remedy the social and economic inequities arising from industrialization and urbanization.

The Roaring Twenties—In the presidential election of 1920, war-weary Americans elected Warren G. Harding, who promised a return to "normalcy". His inauguration in 1921 ushered in an exciting era of prosperity, rapid industrialization, social experimentation, and artistic renaissance—the Roaring Twenties, also known as the Jazz Age.

This program examines the many factors that led to the Depression, Hoover's attempts to counter the nation's economic woes, and Franklin Delano Roosevelt's New Deal programs.

The Just the Facts™ Learning Series explores United States History in a fast-paced style that makes learning fun.

The Just the Facts™ Learning Series explores United States History in a fast-paced style that makes learning fun.

The Just the Facts™ Learning Series explores United States History in a fast-paced style that makes learning fun.

The Just the Facts™ Learning Series explores United States History in a fast-paced style that makes learning fun.

The Just the Facts™ Learning Series explores United States History in a fast-paced style that makes learning fun.

The Just the Facts™ Learning Series explores United States History in a fast-paced style that makes learning fun.

The Just the Facts™ Learning Series explores United States History in a fast-paced style that makes learning fun.

The Just the Facts™ Learning Series explores United States History in a fast-paced style that makes learning fun.

The 20-minute video Why Shakespeare? asks what Shakespeare means to different people. This short documentary features students as well as actors including Tom Hanks, Martin Sheen, Christina Applegate, and Michael Richards reciting favorite Shakespearean passages and speaking about the impact of theater and Shakespeare on their lives.

This award-winning film introduces students to Shakespeare and his time. Featuring excerpts from more than 30 Shakespeare films and theatrical productions, it presents historical and literary background in an irresistibly enjoyable way.