America the Story of Us: Cities
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Large metropolises spring up, and the Statue of Liberty becomes a symbol of hope to immigrants. As populations move into cities, Americans face new problems in urban environments. As shown on the History Channel. Part of the “America the Story of Us” series.
Media Details
Runtime: 44 minutes 11 seconds
- Topic: Business, History, Social Science
- Subtopic: Immigrants, Industry, Transportation, U.S. History - 1775-1783, U.S. History - 1901-1919, U.S. History - 1920-1933
- Grade/Interest Level: 9 - 12
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- Release Year: 2010
- Producer/Distributor: A & E Television Network
- Series: America the Story of Us
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Great documentary, great detail and very informative. My students loved this and they especially were entuned to the tenements and how the cities were cleaned.
Excellent resource for students with visual impairments
Very informative, and thrilled that it was closed caption
Excellent series that supports the curriculum perfectly!
Awesome service for all types of learners.
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