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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.

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Row upon row of grayish white stone crosses in a military cemetery. Caption. 1914-1918, World War I.
25 minutes
Grade Level: 10 - 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
Man stands with hands clasped and lips parted mid-speech. Backdrop displays photo collage of Chinese people. Caption. For the Chinese American community.
A History Of Chinese American Achievement
Season 0 / Ep 4
27 minutes 3 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12
Black and white photo. Chinese man stands in front of building with sign that reads, "Washing and Ironing." Caption. Is a denial of the equal protection of the laws.
A History Of Chinese American Achievement
Season 0 / Ep 3
28 minutes 6 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12
Woman opens mouth in mid-speech. Painting with mounds of pottery and a figure holding up their fist as backdrop. Caption. It would be against the European mother country of all Hispanics.
A History of Hispanic Achievement in America
Episode 6
27 minutes 58 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12
Collage of men and women in military uniform standing below a document titled, "Veteran's Day." Image of Congress in session as backdrop. Caption. To recognize all soldiers who serve in war and peace.
All About the Holidays
Episode 23
1 minutes 9 seconds
Grade Level: 4 - 8
Black and white closeup of Taft looking down with a stern expression. Caption. To keep European powers out of the Western Hemisphere.
30 minutes 8 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12
Men wear khaki vests labor in an antiquated workshop. Caption. Henry Ford isn't just making a revolutionary car.
America the Story of Us
Season 1 / Ep 8
43 minutes 56 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 12
Man in work clothes balances on a metal beam above sprawling cityscape. Caption. There's only one place to go, up.
America the Story of Us
Season 1 / Ep 7
44 minutes 11 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 12
Painting of George Washington riding white horse. Spanish caption. A pesar de los consejos de George Washington, America.
32 minutes 49 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 12

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  • 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.

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