Humanities

Modern History of the United States

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    6. The Iran Hostage Crisis
    A lesson with Hendrik Godbersen
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    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!

    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!

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    7. The Invasion of Grenada
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    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.

    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.

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    8. The Iran-Contra Affair & the CIA
    A lesson with Hendrik Godbersen
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    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!

    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!

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    9. The U.S. Invasion of Panama
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    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.

    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.

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