US History

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    4-part US History course
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    The First American Presidents
    A 4-part course with History with Mr. Striplin
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    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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    4-part Political Science course
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    Federalism & Elections in the US
    A 4-part course with Keith Hughes
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    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!

    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!

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    8-part Political Science course
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    Discussing the American Republic
    An 8-part course with Peter Holm
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    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.

    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.

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    11-part US History course
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    History of North America Until 1900
    An 11-part course with Hendrik Godbersen
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    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!

    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!

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    47 min
    9-part US History course
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    Modern History of the United States
    A 9-part course with Hendrik Godbersen
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    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.

    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.

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    8-part Political Science course
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    How the U.S. Government Works
    An 8-part course with Citizen Genius
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    In this U.S. history course, learn about key features of the U.S. government, including the U.S. Constitution, Bill of Rights, three branches, checks and balances, and federalism.

    In this U.S. history course, learn about key features of the U.S. government, including the U.S. Constitution, Bill of Rights, three branches, checks and balances, and federalism.

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    23 min
    7-part Political Science course
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    Discussing Individual Rights in the USA
    A 7-part course with Peter Holm
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    Learn how our country's founders developed laws based on historical examples and trusted philosophies, and discover how the Bill of Rights makes our legislation about civil rights more comprehensive.

    Learn how our country's founders developed laws based on historical examples and trusted philosophies, and discover how the Bill of Rights makes our legislation about civil rights more comprehensive.

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    16 min
    5-part Philosophy course
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    Discussing Constitutional Philosophies
    A 5-part course with Peter Holm
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    Discover the philosophical foundations of U.S. government, including the history of John Locke, Montesquieu's influence, the difference between executive order and law, and unconstitutional actions.

    Discover the philosophical foundations of U.S. government, including the history of John Locke, Montesquieu's influence, the difference between executive order and law, and unconstitutional actions.

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    4-part Political Science course
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    Discussing U.S. Citizens & Their Duties
    A 4-part course with Peter Holm
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    Learn why Americans are citizens not subjects. Discover the relationship between government & the people. Study voting privileges, & review considerations to take when selecting an elected official.

    Learn why Americans are citizens not subjects. Discover the relationship between government & the people. Study voting privileges, & review considerations to take when selecting an elected official.

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    US History Worldly Curio
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    Seventy-five years after the Battle of Attu, veterans r...
    A lesson with PRI's The World
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    Seventy-five years ago, Japan and the United States were locked in one of the bloodiest battles fought on American soil: the Battle of Attu.

    Seventy-five years ago, Japan and the United States were locked in one of the bloodiest battles fought on American soil: the Battle of Attu.

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    US History Worldly Curio
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    Jimmy Carter on faith, Trump, and his undying optimism
    A lesson with PRI's The World
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    The more time elapses from his presidency, Carter says, the more he's interested in exploring the spiritual side of life.

    The more time elapses from his presidency, Carter says, the more he's interested in exploring the spiritual side of life.

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    US History Nerdy Curio
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    Ship of Gold
    A lesson with Engines of our Ingenuity
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    In today's Nerdy Curio from Engines of our Ingenuity, an impossible treasure recovery.

    In today's Nerdy Curio from Engines of our Ingenuity, an impossible treasure recovery.

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    Political Science Worldly Curio
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    Economists warn Trump's policies will start a 1930s-era...
    A lesson with PRI's The World
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    President Donald Trump is driving the global conversation on trade toward protectionism: the imposition of tariffs on imported goods. That may seem like a go...

    President Donald Trump is driving the global conversation on trade toward protectionism: the imposition of tariffs on imported goods. That may seem like a go...

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    The Marshall Plan and the Birth of the Cold War
    A lesson with History in Five
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    Given current echoes of the Cold War, as Putin’s Russia rattles the world order, the tenuous balance of power and uncertain order of the late 1940s is as rel...

    Given current echoes of the Cold War, as Putin’s Russia rattles the world order, the tenuous balance of power and uncertain order of the late 1940s is as rel...

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    US History Worldly Curio
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    English and French rivalry highlighted by loan of histo...
    A lesson with PRI's The World
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    The president of France wants the Bayeux Tapestry to be shown in England for perhaps the first time in 950 years. The ancient work of art depicts the conques...

    The president of France wants the Bayeux Tapestry to be shown in England for perhaps the first time in 950 years. The ancient work of art depicts the conques...

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    The Mystery of the Mary Celeste
    A lesson with Stuff You Should Know
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    When the Mary Celeste was discovered floating and abandoned in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean one day in 1872, the legend of the ghost ship was born. Why d...

    When the Mary Celeste was discovered floating and abandoned in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean one day in 1872, the legend of the ghost ship was born. Why d...

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    US History Worldly Curio
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    They got married in Seoul and a week later the Korean w...
    A lesson with PRI's The World
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    A US Marine met his future wife at the US Embassy in Seoul just months before the start of the Korean War. Their love story spanned seven decades.

    A US Marine met his future wife at the US Embassy in Seoul just months before the start of the Korean War. Their love story spanned seven decades.

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    US History Worldly Curio
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    The origins of the Second Amendment
    A lesson with PRI's The World
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    The Founding Fathers clearly thought the Second Amendment protected a critical freedom. But why?

    The Founding Fathers clearly thought the Second Amendment protected a critical freedom. But why?

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