American democracy has a lineage of written records that we can trace to show the development of our nation, and how each document builds on those before it to make our foundation of freedom stronger. In this video, documents conceived in the years when America was trying to heal the wounds of the Civil War and prosper are examined.
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America’s Documents of Freedom 1896-1916
American democracy has a lineage of written records that we can trace to show the development of our nation, and how each document builds on those before it to make our foundation of freedom stronger. This video focuses on documents conceived in a period when America was struggling with civil rights issues at home and exhibiting its power in foreign policy.
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America’s Documents of Freedom 1917-1920
American democracy has a lineage of written records that we can trace to show the development of our nation, and how each document builds on those before it to make our foundation of freedom stronger. In this video, the documents conceived during World War I and the years immediately following it are examined.
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Prehistoric Man – 3 Pack
The Prehistoric Man 3-part series takes viewers face-to-face with fascinating ancient creatures who looked something like apes but walked upright. We learn how they lived in their foraging societies, what their life may have been like, how they fashioned tools out of stone, wood and bone, and how scientists determine the age of the fossils that give us windows to their world. Moreover, we examine patterns that developed, which give us insight into human adaptation and evolution.
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Human Evolution
Viewers come face to face with fascinating ancient creatures who looked something like apes but walked upright. We’ll learn how they lived in their foraging societies how they fashioned tools out of stone, wood and bone and how scientists determine the age of the fossils that give us windows to their world.
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America’s Documents of Freedom 1787-1796
Our country’s destiny has been shaped by those who gave of their leadership, wisdom and sometimes their lives. Our American’s Documents of Freedom have recorded the evolution of our republic down through the years. This program focuses on the period of history when our country is first born and starting to grow. Educators from noted American universities share their insights on: The United States Constitution, The Federalist Papers, The Bill of Rights, and Washington’s Farewell Address.
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Colonization of North America – 4 Pack
Our country’s destiny has been shaped by those who gave of their leadership, wisdom and sometimes their lives. Our Documents of Destiny have recorded the evolution of republic down through the years. In this program we focus on the period of history when America was first born and starting to grow.
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The First Settlement
Just the Facts: The Colonization of North America: The First Settlements discusses the French trading networks, their alliances with Native Americans, and their conflicts with settlers.
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Spanish Settlements
This Just the Facts Learning Series offers a fascinating account of the colonization of North America, from the European situations that encouraged migration to America, to the adventurous explorers and settlers and their quests for riches or religious freedom, to the friendships and conflicts between the colonists and Native Americans.
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French Settlements
The most powerful European countries of the 16th and 17th centuries played competing roles in the colonization of North America. Spain, France, and England vied for the vast North American territories that were available for the taking, at the expense of native populations. This video examines the French settlements.