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Ages: 14 - 18
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Ken Burns is one of the best documentary film makers of this era. This is his documentary concerning the push for western expansion of the U.S. and is suitable for high school students. It contains narration and commentary from several scholars.
August 8, 2009 at 06:58 AM
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Ages: 10 - 18
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This video discusses Jefferson's affinity with the West. Professionally produced video, originally for students in Virginia.
May 21, 2010 at 11:29 AM
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Ages: 10 - 18
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After the bicenntenial ceremony, The expedition begins. This is a professional video documentary for the state of Virginia.
May 21, 2010 at 11:33 AM
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Ages: 12 - 18
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Video accompanied by text. "The Louisiana Purchase offered the United States much needed room to grow and access to an abundance of natural resources, waterways, and fertile farmland. Countless opportunities awaited the Americans, but they would firs...t have to locate them. The Louisiana Territory was so large that France could not accurately define its contents or borders. Jefferson took advantage of the ambiguous agreement and asserted that it included the Missouri River, western Florida, New Orleans, and all of present-day Texas.
To evaluate the purchase, Jefferson planned an expedition. As a scientist, he wanted to know about the plants, animals, geographical layout, and inhabitants of the region. More importantly, however, the president was hoping to find a water route to connect the Mississippi River with the Pacific Ocean, and he expanded the expedition to investigate regions beyond Louisiana..."
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December 15, 2009 at 03:04 PM
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Ages: 10 - 18
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The childhood roots of Lewis and Clark are in Virginia. Lewis was even a neighbor of Thomas Jefferson and this connection led to his being selected to explore the northwest portion of the United States.
May 21, 2010 at 11:27 AM
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Ages: 10 - 18
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This video tells about how Jefferson knew the families of Lewis and Clark.
May 21, 2010 at 11:31 AM
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Ages: 6 - 18
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In 1804, Jefferson sends a team to explore lands acquired in the Louisiana Purchase. The Corps of Discovery will travel nearly 8,000 miles over three years, reaching the Pacific Ocean and clearing the path for westward expansion. This is part of a se...ries. Students would benefit from havng a map of the area covered. If you let the video run other parts of the series follow, but some have limited value. Previewing is a must.
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October 31, 2010 at 01:49 PM
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Ages: 10 - 14
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This is a student-created documentary which features animation, narration, and still images and is suitable for middle school students.
August 8, 2009 at 01:40 PM
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Ages: 12 - 18
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Student-created documentary for school project. Suitable for middle school and high school students.
August 8, 2009 at 01:29 PM
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Ages: 14 - 18
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Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, at the request of President Thomas Jefferson, led an expedition to survey the land West of the Missipppi, known as Louisana Territory, that had been purchased from France in 1803. Lewis, Clark, and the rest of thei...r expedition began their journey near St. Louis, Missouri, in May 1804. This group, often called the Corps of Discovery by historians, faced nearly every obstacle and hardship imaginable on their trip. They braved dangerous waters and harsh weather and endured hunger, illness, injury, and fatigue. During their first winter, they recieved help and guidance from Sacagawea, a Shoshone Indian. In this Biography Channel full length video, learn more about pioneering American explorers, Meriwether Lewis & William Clark. (43:54)
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January 5, 2013 at 02:10 PM
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