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Becoming a Modern Nation

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Painting of George Washington with right arm outstretched and palm facing upward. Caption. As little political connection as possible.

What conditions led to America becoming a world power and, to some, losing sight of her ideals? Less than 30 years after the Civil War, between 1898-1918, two other wars changed the role of the United States as a world power. Explores the events and significance of the Spanish-American War and World War I. Old footage and photos reinforce this succinct recounting of conflicts that changed history. Divided into four parts with discussion questions.

Media Details

Runtime: 26 minutes 45 seconds

Native American figure with black covering on face holds up weapon in each hand. Second figure lunges in background. Caption. And one of the greatest warrior chiefs.
A History Of American Indian Achievement
Season 0 / Ep 6
28 minutes 47 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12
Black and white photo of the midsection of a woman with long, dark hair. Caption. Sarah was also the first American Indian.
A History Of American Indian Achievement
Season 0 / Ep 7
28 minutes 55 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12
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A History Of Chinese American Achievement
Season 0 / Ep 3
28 minutes 6 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12
Photo collage of Chinese people with text overlay that reads, "Exclusion and Acceptance."
A History Of Chinese American Achievement
Season 0 / Ep 2
26 minutes 58 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12
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A History of Hispanic Achievement in America
Episode 6
27 minutes 58 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12
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A History of Hispanic Achievement in America
Episode 5
28 minutes 13 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12
Red and white stripes of U, S flag with overlay of the U, S Constitution. Text overlay reads, The Constitution is Expanded.
A History of the U.S. Constitution
Episode 6
29 minutes 25 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12
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Our Presidents In America's History
Episode 9
11 minutes 5 seconds
Grade Level: 3 - 8
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1 hours 29 minutes 42 seconds
Grade Level: 10 - 12
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Episode 21
1 minutes 23 seconds
Grade Level: 4 - 8

Viewer Comments

  • Tiny 8th ss
    Daniel G. (Chicago, IL)
    December 18th, 2020 at 11:54 AM

    This video allowed my students to learn our current topic material using another form of media, apart from our textbook.