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Ages: 12 - 18
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This video is accompanied by text. At the close of World War I, the United States found itself in a recession. Millions of veterans were suddenly looking for jobs at a time when industry was reeling from the cancellation of billions of dollars in war... contracts. In addition, shortages of consumer goods that were not produced during the war created high prices and inflation. The cost of living doubled from 1913 to 1920, causing great distress for many Americans.
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January 4, 2010 at 08:19 PM
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Ages: 12 - 18
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This video is accompanied by text. "Agriculture in the Mississippi Valley region underwent major changes after the Civil War. Farmers began thinking of farming as a business with a cash crop of wheat, corn, or cotton instead of a self-sufficient way ...of life. A farm began to be viewed as an outdoor factory and growing crops as production. Farmers made use of credit and considered such factors as transportation and marketing, just like other businesses. Farming also became increasingly mechanized, which drew farmers into a cycle of purchasing ever more expensive farm machinery. As a result, agricultural production increased remarkably, and America became the world’s breadbasket and top meat producer..."
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December 29, 2009 at 12:18 PM
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Ages: 14 - 18
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Tariffs are a hard concept for kids on tests, so in this super-fast lecture, this teacher explains their meaning, why they are used, who opposed them, and a few examples of their use in U.S. History. (06:41)
March 4, 2018 at 11:53 AM
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Not Right For WatchKnowLearn
Ages: 14 - 18
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Sal Khan discusses the mechanics of the carry trade in this four-minute video. (04:03)
August 29, 2011 at 03:45 PM
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