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Wars at home (1812-1820)

Provides a cultural and historical context for the development of the United States from 1812 to 1820, and includes the War of 1812, Florida, America's growing pains, and more. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

The Civil War

An introduction to the American Civil War that examines the complex issues that divided the North and South. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

Connecting the 21st century to the past (2000-the present)

Provides a cultural and historical context for the development of the United States during the beginning of the twenty-first century, connecting current events with the past, including the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, the Electoral College, civil rights, and the American economy. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

American wilderness (1865-1890)

Provides a cultural and historical context for the development of the United States from 1865 to 1890, and includes Alaska's beginnings, preserving nature, the national parks, and more. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

Thomas Jefferson and the growing United States (1800-1811)

Provides a cultural and historical context for the development of the United States from 1800 to 1811, and includes Thomas Jefferson's story, the Louisiana Purchase, Lewis and Clark, and more. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

Remember the Alamo (1820-1845)

Provides a cultural and historical context for the development of the United States from 1820 to 1845, and includes Texas under Mexican rule, the Texas Revolution, the Texas Republic, a new state, and more. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

Ant?rtica

En invierno, la cantidad de hielo marino a lo largo de las costas de la Ant?rtida aumenta en 30.000 millas cuadradas (77.000 kil?metros cuadrados) cada d?a. La Ant?rtida contiene el desierto m?s grande del mundo. M?s informaci?n en la Ant?rtida. Combina im?genes impresionantes con hechos interesantes para ofrecer una visi?n de la tierra, la econom?a y la historia de cada continente.

Quebec

Quebec is Canada's largest province. It is home to forests, lakes, small hills, plateaus, and valleys. Discover more about this unique province in Quebec, part of the O Canada series.

Brazil

Presents geography, politics and economy, history, and culture of Brazil.

Thomas Edison

A biography of Thomas Edison discussing his childhood, key events, influences, overcoming obstacles, and inventions. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

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