An introduction to the Great Depression, covering leaders, economics, the New Deal, and more. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.
Women in World War II; Subtitle on container:; 13 films featuring America's secret weapon; Women in defense.; Woman power.; Night shift.; Training women for war productions.; Battle stations.; Glamour girls of 1943.; Women of steel.; No exceptions.; We're
2013
"Whether it was by volunteering on the home front, serving in the military or working on production lines, women were definitely America's secret weapon during World War II. Before the Second World War, women were viewed mainly as wives and mothers. But during the war, that all changed. See how in Women of World War II, a special collection of 13 National Archives films, including one featuring Eleanor Roosevelt"--Container.
the Great Depression and the fall and rise of America
Favreau, Marc
Photographs, primary source documents, and firsthand accounts describe the history of the Great Depression during the 1930s, focusing on what was happening in the United States.
Discusses the evolution of African-American music from its roots in the rhythms and instruments from Africa through the development of the blues, gospel, and soul to modern rock and rap.