Modern History of the United States
A 9-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 47 min
- Lessons 9
- Exercises 26
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27 CQ
9 Lessons in This Course
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5 minUS History lesson 13 CQ
The Great Depression had a devastating economic impact on the United States and the New Deal helped lighten the load; learn how in this American history lesson.
with Hendrik GodbersenThe Great Depression had a devastating economic impact on the United States and the New Deal helped lighten the load; learn how in this American history lesson.
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5 minUS History lesson 23 CQ
In this U.S. history lesson, explore how Senator McCarthy inspired anti-communist sentiments and campaigns against American citizens in the 1940s and 1950s.
with Hendrik GodbersenIn this U.S. history lesson, explore how Senator McCarthy inspired anti-communist sentiments and campaigns against American citizens in the 1940s and 1950s.
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5 minUS History lesson 33 CQ
Follow along to gain insight into the key events, individuals, and legislative acts of the Civil Rights Movement in this U.S. history lesson.
with Hendrik GodbersenFollow along to gain insight into the key events, individuals, and legislative acts of the Civil Rights Movement in this U.S. history lesson.
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5 minUS History lesson 43 CQ
In this history lesson, learn how the threat of a Third World War and nuclear destruction was narrowly avoided during the Cuba Crisis of 1962.
with Hendrik GodbersenIn this history lesson, learn how the threat of a Third World War and nuclear destruction was narrowly avoided during the Cuba Crisis of 1962.
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5 minUS History lesson 53 CQ
Establishing media as the fourth power in the state, the Watergate Scandal uncovered Nixon's clandestine operations; discover the details in this lesson.
with Hendrik GodbersenEstablishing media as the fourth power in the state, the Watergate Scandal uncovered Nixon's clandestine operations; discover the details in this lesson.
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5 minUS History lesson 63 CQ
Against the background of the Iranian Revolution, students took control of the U.S. embassy in Tehran in 1979. Learn the outcome in this history lesson!
with Hendrik GodbersenAgainst the background of the Iranian Revolution, students took control of the U.S. embassy in Tehran in 1979. Learn the outcome in this history lesson!
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4 minUS History lesson 73 CQ
Within days, U.S. forces gained control over Grenada in 1983 at President Reagan's declaration; learn about the Invasion of Grenada in this history lesson.
with Hendrik GodbersenWithin days, U.S. forces gained control over Grenada in 1983 at President Reagan's declaration; learn about the Invasion of Grenada in this history lesson.
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4 minUS History lesson 83 CQ
The Iran-Contra Affair was an operation of the Reagan administration that included weapon deals to finance the Contras in Nicaragua. Learn why it occurred here!
with Hendrik GodbersenThe Iran-Contra Affair was an operation of the Reagan administration that included weapon deals to finance the Contras in Nicaragua. Learn why it occurred here!
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5 minUS History lesson 93 CQ
To remove a drug-trafficking dictator from power, the United States Invasion of Panama in 1989 was a success; learn the details in this American history lesson.
with Hendrik GodbersenTo remove a drug-trafficking dictator from power, the United States Invasion of Panama in 1989 was a success; learn the details in this American history lesson.
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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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949 min9-part World History course29 CQ
Germany experienced turbulent times between World War I and World War II, and this period marked the rise of Nazism. Join this course to learn about the history of this country between 1918 and 1939.
with Hendrik GodbersenGermany experienced turbulent times between World War I and World War II, and this period marked the rise of Nazism. Join this course to learn about the history of this country between 1918 and 1939.
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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.