History of North America Until 1900
An 11-part course with Hendrik Godbersen
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Prof. Dr. Hendrik Godbersen was born in Hildesheim, a city in the north of Germany. After his military service he attended Leipzig University where he graduated with two Master degrees and a PhD. After several years in the private sector, Hendrik is... View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 56 min
- Lessons 11
- Exercises 36
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33 CQ
11 Lessons in This Course
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5 minUS History lesson 13 CQ
In this brief history lesson on the colonization of North America, you'll learn when, where, and which European countries claimed territories.
with Hendrik GodbersenIn this brief history lesson on the colonization of North America, you'll learn when, where, and which European countries claimed territories.
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5 minUS History lesson 23 CQ
The French and Indian War marked the end of French colonies in North America and sparked events leading to the American Revolution; learn how in this lesson.
with Hendrik GodbersenThe French and Indian War marked the end of French colonies in North America and sparked events leading to the American Revolution; learn how in this lesson.
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5 minUS History lesson 33 CQ
In this history lesson, discover how the colonists, with French allies, won the American War of Independence against Great Britain and formed the United States.
with Hendrik GodbersenIn this history lesson, discover how the colonists, with French allies, won the American War of Independence against Great Britain and formed the United States.
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5 minUS History lesson 43 CQ
Discover the origins of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights, which define the political structure and freedoms granted to American citizens.
with Hendrik GodbersenDiscover the origins of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights, which define the political structure and freedoms granted to American citizens.
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5 minUS History lesson 53 CQ
After the indecisive War of 1812, the U.S. remained independent and the UK developed an alliance with Canada. Learn the details in this history lesson!
with Hendrik GodbersenAfter the indecisive War of 1812, the U.S. remained independent and the UK developed an alliance with Canada. Learn the details in this history lesson!
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4 minUS History lesson 63 CQ
The Monroe Doctrine remained a guideline for U.S. foreign policy for nearly two centuries; learn about its creation and influence in this history lesson.
with Hendrik GodbersenThe Monroe Doctrine remained a guideline for U.S. foreign policy for nearly two centuries; learn about its creation and influence in this history lesson.
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4 minUS History lesson 73 CQ
In the years 1835/36 the Texans won independence from Mexico through battles and famous events like The Alamo. Discover a bit of Texas history in this lesson!
with Hendrik GodbersenIn the years 1835/36 the Texans won independence from Mexico through battles and famous events like The Alamo. Discover a bit of Texas history in this lesson!
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5 minUS History lesson 83 CQ
Join this lesson to discover how the Mexican-American War allowed the U.S. to expand westward, including the events before and after the territorial conflict
with Hendrik GodbersenJoin this lesson to discover how the Mexican-American War allowed the U.S. to expand westward, including the events before and after the territorial conflict
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5 minUS History lesson 93 CQ
In this history lesson, learn about the Civil War, including Lincoln's election and Emancipation Declaration and the the events between 1861 and 1863.
with Hendrik GodbersenIn this history lesson, learn about the Civil War, including Lincoln's election and Emancipation Declaration and the the events between 1861 and 1863.
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5 minUS History lesson 103 CQ
Follow along to learn how the Civil War was won by the Union in this American history lesson, and why it is such an important event in the country's formation.
with Hendrik GodbersenFollow along to learn how the Civil War was won by the Union in this American history lesson, and why it is such an important event in the country's formation.
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5 minUS History lesson 113 CQ
In this American history lesson, explore how the U.S. gained overseas territories, including Puerto Rico and Guam, by winning the Spanish-American War.
with Hendrik GodbersenIn this American history lesson, explore how the U.S. gained overseas territories, including Puerto Rico and Guam, by winning the Spanish-American War.
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22113 min22-part Humanities course67 CQ
In this course, explore how key events shaped Great Britain and Ireland, including the Battle of Hastings, the Wars of the Roses, Irish independence, and more.
with Hendrik GodbersenIn this course, explore how key events shaped Great Britain and Ireland, including the Battle of Hastings, the Wars of the Roses, Irish independence, and more.
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1472 min14-part World History course42 CQ
The history of Israel is full of twists and turns, from the founding of the state in 1948 to the Oslo Peace Process. In a few short lessons, build your understanding of this Middle Eastern nation.
with Hendrik GodbersenThe history of Israel is full of twists and turns, from the founding of the state in 1948 to the Oslo Peace Process. In a few short lessons, build your understanding of this Middle Eastern nation.
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419 min4-part World History course12 CQ
Between 1618 and 1648, Central Europe endured one of the most destructive conflicts of all time. Join this course to learn about the religious and political struggles of the Thirty Years' War.
with Hendrik GodbersenBetween 1618 and 1648, Central Europe endured one of the most destructive conflicts of all time. Join this course to learn about the religious and political struggles of the Thirty Years' War.
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315 min3-part World History course9 CQ
The Red Army Faction was a German radical leftist group that engaged in terrorism over the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. Review the goals and actions of these left-wing terrorists in this history course.
with Hendrik GodbersenThe Red Army Faction was a German radical leftist group that engaged in terrorism over the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. Review the goals and actions of these left-wing terrorists in this history course.
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947 min9-part US History course27 CQ
What events shaped the history of the United States in the 20th century? Including lessons on everything from the McCarthy Era to the Watergate scandal, gain insight into this period in U.S. history.
with Hendrik GodbersenWhat events shaped the history of the United States in the 20th century? Including lessons on everything from the McCarthy Era to the Watergate scandal, gain insight into this period in U.S. history.
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433 min4-part US History course19 CQ
In this course, Mr. Striplin presents fun history lessons on the first presidents of the United States—Washington, Adams, Jefferson, and Madison— and shows how they shaped America as a nation.
In this course, Mr. Striplin presents fun history lessons on the first presidents of the United States—Washington, Adams, Jefferson, and Madison— and shows how they shaped America as a nation.
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442 min4-part Political Science course23 CQ
The United States may have a messy political system, but it is based on the vision of the founding fathers and a commitment to Federalism. Learn all about Federalism in this political science course!
with Keith HughesThe United States may have a messy political system, but it is based on the vision of the founding fathers and a commitment to Federalism. Learn all about Federalism in this political science course!
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824 min8-part Political Science course16 CQ
If you enjoy discussing opinions about the U.S. Constitution, and whether democracies are better than republics, this course from The Mal Partisan Project is great food for thought.
with Peter HolmIf you enjoy discussing opinions about the U.S. Constitution, and whether democracies are better than republics, this course from The Mal Partisan Project is great food for thought.
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1156 min11-part US History course33 CQ
As students of American history know, the historical American experience dates back to the 16th century. In this history course, discuss everything from colonization to the Spanish-American war!
with Hendrik GodbersenAs students of American history know, the historical American experience dates back to the 16th century. In this history course, discuss everything from colonization to the Spanish-American war!
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947 min9-part US History course27 CQ
What events shaped the history of the United States in the 20th century? Including lessons on everything from the McCarthy Era to the Watergate scandal, gain insight into this period in U.S. history.
with Hendrik GodbersenWhat events shaped the history of the United States in the 20th century? Including lessons on everything from the McCarthy Era to the Watergate scandal, gain insight into this period in U.S. history.