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American Entrepreneurial Genius

American Entrepreneurial Genius

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Since 1607, America's great entrepreneurial spirit has created a multitude of inventions, businesses, and advancements that have revolutionized the world. This series brings to life the 400-year-old story of over 100 American entrepreneurs that have molded America into an economic powerhouse.

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American Entrepreneurial Genius
Episode 1
28 minutes 25 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12
Color illustration of 3 figures in top hats standing on a boat with a paddlewheel in the foreground.
American Entrepreneurial Genius
Episode 2
27 minutes 44 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12
Sepia tone close up of a sign that reads, "Wells and Fargo Company Express. Ramsay MacKay, agent."
American Entrepreneurial Genius
Episode 3
27 minutes 1 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12
Black and white photo. Rows of metal frame lattice towers extend into the distance.
American Entrepreneurial Genius
Episode 4
26 minutes 55 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12
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American Entrepreneurial Genius
Episode 5
27 minutes 28 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12
Black and white photo of Thomas Edison faintly superimposed with an arc of light bulbs.
American Entrepreneurial Genius
Episode 6
26 minutes 38 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12
Black and white photo closeup of a lightbox sign that reads, "On the air."
American Entrepreneurial Genius
Episode 8
28 minutes 24 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12
Black and white photo of a building with a sign above the first floor that reads, "International Business Machines Corp."
American Entrepreneurial Genius
Episode 9
26 minutes 56 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12
Closeup of stacked boxes that read, "New! Nike running shoes," in blue and red type.
American Entrepreneurial Genius
Episode 10
28 minutes 17 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12
Black and white photo of Bill Gates and Paul Allen standing in front of a whiteboard scribbled with notes.
American Entrepreneurial Genius
Episode 11
28 minutes 25 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12
Closeup of a sign that reads, "Amazon.com" with a parking lot and warehouse in the background.
American Entrepreneurial Genius
Episode 12
28 minutes 5 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12
Bird's eye view of Steve Jobs standing on a stage in front of a screen displaying two devices with the word "iPad" in the center.
American Entrepreneurial Genius
Episode 13
26 minutes 58 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12
White background with title card that reads, "YouTube logo. Broadcast yourself."
American Entrepreneurial Genius
Episode 14
28 minutes 16 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12