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George Washington's Revolutionary Leadership
Explore George Washington's pivotal role in the American Revolution, from his political activism to his appointment as Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army. Witness his initial challenges, strategic victories, and the ultimate...
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Let's Go There! Anahuac Disturbances and the Battle of Velasco
Travel to Old Fort Velasco and learn about how the disurbances at Anahuac and the battle of Velasco almost led to Texas Revolution
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The Native American Impact on Our Culture
Dr. Forrester asks the question, “How did the Native Americans get to The New World?” She also discusses the Bering Strait Land Bridge Theory. She then gives examples of Native American words still used in our vocabulary today.
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Columbus’s Second Voyage
Dr. Forrester talks about Columbus’s second voyage to the New World with seventeen ships and a thousand men.
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Types of Homes
Dr. Forrester begins by comparing many of the conveniences of modern homes with those of the homes of Native Americans. She then describes various types of homes built by several tribes in regions across the United States.
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The Native American People
Dr. Forrester explains that the story of Native Americans is the beginning of American History. She creates a KWL chart and researches information about Native Americans.
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Legend of No Face Doll
Mr. Griot provides information about the characteristics of legends as he shares the Native American legend "Legend of No Face Doll."
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The Plymouth Colony and Colonial Life in the 1600s
Dr. Forrester tells the story of the Plymouth Colony and how difficult life must have been for the early settlers like the Pilgrims and the Puritans.
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The African-American Culture in America
Dr. Forrester talks about the African-American culture and how it has influenced our culture in the United States.
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The Chinese Culture in America
Dr. Forrester talks about the Chinese-American culture and how it has influenced our culture in the United States.
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The American People
Dr. Forrester talks about the American culture and those things in our country that make the United States unique.
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Hard Times for Pioneers
Dr. Forrester talks about many of the hardships pioneers faced as they migrated into the western part of the United States.
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Daniel Boone and the Pioneer Way of Life
Dr. Forrester tells the story of a brave pioneer Daniel Boone.
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William Penn
Dr. Forrester tells story of William Penn, the father of the city of Philadelphia and the founder of the state of Pennsylvania.
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How the Thirteen Colonies Became Fifty States
Dr. Forrester tells the history of the thirteen colonies and how those original colonies became states. She tells the story of Jamestown, the first English settlement in the New World.
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The Buildup to the American Revolution
Dr. Forrester talks about taxation, religious freedom, and other important issues that led the colonists to break away from Great Britain.
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The Spanish Missions in America
Dr. Forrester tells about the Spanish missionaries who built missions throughout the Americas and talks about how those missions functioned.
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Hernando de Soto and Don Pedro Menéndez
Dr. Forrester tells about the famous Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto and his expedition to the Mississippi River. She then tells the story of the Spanish explorer who followed, Don Pedro Menéndez.
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How to Pronounce 'Curriculum Vitae' Correctly
In this video I share the "correct curriculum vitae" pronunciation in British and American English. By the end of this video you will have a clear idea of how to pronounce curriculum vitae and when to use it.
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US Citizen
Dr. Forrester gives a brief history and overview of the United States Constitution.
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Molly Pitcher
Dr. Forrester tells the story of Molly Pitcher and talks about all the interesting facts she learns from reading American history books.
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Roy Sims, An American Sumotori's Journey
Discover Roy Sims, the American sumo wrestler balancing family, work, and intense sumo training.
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Tim Alberta - The Kingdom, the Power and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism
In his second book, "The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism," Tim Alberta delves into the complex intersection of faith, politics, and culture within the American evangelical movement. Drawing...