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A Different World (2005)

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America had to adjust its role in the world in the late 20th century. The end of the Cold War, Americas continued involvement in the Middle East, and how American policymakers defined U.S. interests in a complicated and often violent world is analyzed.

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00:30
A Different World

Globalizing America (2005)

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At the turn of the 21st century, American culture seemed to be everywhere, and global trade accelerated. Then foreign terrorists attacked America on September 11, 200l. Why did this happen? The many dimensions of globalization, including the war on terrorism are analyzed.

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00:30
Globalizing America

A More Perfect Union (2005)

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This final lesson reflects upon American identity, freedom, and equality from the perspectives of our recurring experts, as well as our featured family members. Looking forward, we examine how we might secure a more perfect union for our posterity.

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A More Perfect Union

In the Footsteps of Marco Polo

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The Emmy® nominated film, IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF MARCO POLO, captures the remarkable, two-year 25,000-mile journey to retrace Marco Polo's legendary trek from Venice, Italy to China. This illuminating epic follows two friends from Queens, New York — one photographer and one visual artist and ex-marine — as they complete the journey by land and by sea, a feat in which all others have fallen short.

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01:30
In the Footsteps of Marco Polo

The Silk Road: The Journey from China to Turkey (2012)

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A 4000 mile trade route the winds through mountains, deserts and plains linking Europe to China. In 1271 Marco Polo left Venice, Italy on a journey of 4000 miles to China. His book, "The Travels of Marco Polo," opened the trade routes to greater traffic as cultures, ideas and goods from the west and east were exchanged and great fortunes were made on the Silk Road.

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02:14
The Silk Road: The Journey from China to Turkey

I Could Do That!

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At a young age, Esther Morris began to do things that her parents and others doubted that she could do.

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Primary
Elementary
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00:17
I Could Do That!

The Journey of the One and Only Declaration of Independence

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The Declaration of Independence has been around through every stage of American History and its journey is followed through pivotal points in U.S.

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Elementary
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00:30
The Journey of the One and Only Declaration of Independence

Shh! We're Writing the Constitution

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Meet the delegates at the 1787 summer convention in Philadelphia - Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, James Madison and many others who traveled there to draft a plan that would unify the states

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Elementary
Middle
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00:31
Shh! We're Writing the Constitution

The Great Depression (2005)

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The stock market crash in 1929 alarmed investors and signaled hard times spreading beyond the farms. The causes and effects on Americans, and why Hoovers administration seemed unable to deal effectively with the crisis are analyzed.

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00:30
The Great Depression

Rosa

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On December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks boarded a Montgomery, Alabama city bus and refused to give up her seat to a white man, an act that ignited a movement that changed modern history.

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Primary
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00:14
Rosa

Tales of Wonder I and II: Traditional Native American Stories for Children (2004)

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Replaced VHS copy with this DVD. Tales of Wonder I and II is a two hour enchanting collection of Indian stories and legends handed down from generation to generation. Entertainment for the whole family. 18 stories in all!

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Primary
Elementary
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01:20
Tales of Wonder I and II: Traditional Native American Stories for Children

Time Life's Lost Civilizations (1995)

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This set of 4 DVD's contains a collection of 10 programs spanning seven thousand years of history. Below are a list of the titles included and a synopsis of each.

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08:20
Time Life's Lost Civilizations

Stop the Train!

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On March 23, 1889, President Benjamin Harrison signed a proclamation opening two million acres of Oklahoma land to settlement. A month later, with a teeming crush of pioneers, the Oklahoma Land Rush was on.

Lincoln

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This inspiring and revealing drama focuses on the 16th President's tumultuous final four months in office as this visionary leader pursues a course of action to end the Civil War, unite the country and abolish slavery. Complete with never-before-seen footage featuring Steven Spielberg and the cast, who take you deep inside the making of the movie, Lincoln sheds light on a man of moral courage and fierce determination.

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02:30
Lincoln

We The People

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This video contains several short 1-2 minute clips relating to the history of the Declaration of Independence.

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Elementary
Middle
High
Length: 
00:28
We The People

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