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American History in the Making Series
A video course for middle and high school teachers; 16 half-hour video
programs, faculty guide, online textbook, and Web site;
This course for middle and high school teachers uses video, online text, classroom activities, and Web-based activities to explore American
history from the Pre-Columbian era through Reconstruction. The video programs are divided into three segments: Historical Perspectives,
an overview of the historical era; Faces of America, in which biographies of individuals illustrate larger events; and Hands-on
History, a behind-the-scenes look at how history is studied, documented, and presented. Additional units introduce methods to
strengthen teachers’ knowledge of American history, while reviewing content. The online text, facilitator guide, and Web site supplement the
video content. http://www.learner.org/resources/series208.html#
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Ages: 18 - 18
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Emancipation was only the beginning of a long road to freedom for those released from slavery. Following the Civil War, an immense economic and political effort was undertaken, focused on reunifying the divided nation. This unit examines the successe...s and failures of Reconstruction.
(This unit includes a facilitator guide, video, and online text
chapter.)
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March 8, 2010 at 03:10 PM
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Ages: 18 - 18
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As the turn of the century approached, the pendulum of American politics and social structures began to swing back toward conservativism. With immigration from Asia and the Americas on the rise, the face of America changed rapidly. This unit examines... the competing forces of ethnic and American identity in a world dominated by globalization and one remaining “superpower.
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March 8, 2010 at 03:47 PM
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Ages: 18 - 18
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As a response to increasing social ills, the nineteenth century
generated reform movements: temperance, abolition, school and prison reform, as well as others. This unit traces the emergence of reform movements instigated by the Second Great Awaken...ing and the impact these movements had on American culture. (This unit includes a facilitator guide, video, and online text chapter.)
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March 8, 2010 at 02:54 PM
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Ages: 18 - 18
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This unit examines the tensions of the Cold War era, reflected in
divergent dichotomies: a growing suburban, white, middle-class and
increasingly ghettoized blacks and Latinos; a faith in scientific
progress contrasted with a fear of the bomb; ...and an idealization of
individualism tempered by an anti-Communist call for conformity.
Individuals and groups raised their expectations for equality as
veterans returned from the global conflict of World War II.
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March 8, 2010 at 03:41 PM
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Ages: 18 - 18
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Western settlers’ assumptions of an endless, bountiful frontier were
tested when they moved to the Great Plains and attempted to cultivate the unfamiliar, arid landscape. This experience led to the rise of populist politics, which championed farmer...s’ and industrial workers’
critique of political and economic powers.
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March 8, 2010 at 03:18 PM
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Ages: 18 - 18
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Following the War of Independence, Americans disagreed — often
passionately — about the form and function of the federal government. This unit explores how those conflicts played out as the new republic defined its identity in relation to other nat...ions. (This unit includes a facilitator guide, video, and online text chapter.)
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March 8, 2010 at 02:50 PM
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Ages: 18 - 18
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The United States acquired vast territories between the time of the
Revolution and the Civil War, paying a price economically, socially, and politically. This unit examines the forces that drove such rapid
expansion, the settlers moving into thes...e regions, and the impact on the Native Americans already there. (This unit includes a facilitator
guide, video, and online text chapter.)
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March 8, 2010 at 02:52 PM
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Ages: 18 - 18
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Overburdened cities led Progressives to agitate for reforms on
political, economic, and social fronts. While most Americans agreed that government intervention was needed to address large-scale problems such as child labor or food contamination, th...ere was little agreement on proper solutions.
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March 8, 2010 at 03:35 PM
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Ages: 18 - 18
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From factories in San Francisco to sweatshops in New York, productivity flourished — fed by waves of immigrants from Asia and Europe. This unit explores how growing urbanism contributed to changing social norms, from the working classes to the elite.
March 8, 2010 at 03:33 PM
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Ages: 18 - 18
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Although the Civil War is viewed today through the lens of the Union’s
ultimate victory, for much of the war, that victory was far from
certain. By examining the lives of the common soldier, as well as
civilians, this unit examines the uncertai...nty and horrible destruction
in the war between the states. (This unit includes a facilitator guide,
video, and online text chapter.)
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March 8, 2010 at 03:08 PM
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