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This 8-part series explores how The Constitution came to be; why it has protected Americans from abuse of power and, tyranny; and how the principles set forth so long ago have empowered Americans to a spire to greatness, excelling in the arts, the sciences and technology.

Over 25,000 years ago, the first people began to arrive in what is now known as America. In this video, you will learn about the early civilizations of the Inuits, Aztecs, Incas, Mayas. Fact will be presents about Christopher Columbuss fateful voyage in 1492 and the encounters of Indian tribes of North America and their cultures. The history of the Western expansion in the United States which led to the formation of Indian reservations is revealed along with much more. Join us as we explore the traditions of a proud people with a rich past and an uncertain future The Native Americans.

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The westward expansion of the United States has become a symbol of the nation as a whole. In less then two centuries since its independence from British rule, America grew from its original thirteen states to fifty. With each push westward, tales of extraordinary challenges and endeavors emerged. In its wake, the movement left a timeline of conflicts and larger than life characters that we should never forget.

The Statue of Liberty is an American icon, a 305-foot symbol of freedom to all. In this informative video for kids, we will follow the Statue of Liberty from her creation in France, to her reformation in 1986, to what she means and represents to us today. Viewers will learn about the men who created her, the technologies used to manufacture, ship and erect the statue in New York, and how the statue grew to represent the American dream to millions of immigrants.

America was founded upon the basic principles of ""Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness."" The men who instilled these principles over 200 years ago are known as our founding fathers. This informative video examines their extraordinary lives. You will learn about George Washington, our nations first president, Thomas Jefferson, the author of ""The Declaration of Independence, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Alexander Hamilton, James Monroe and many more. These are the men that made the United States of America ""The Land of the Free and The Home of the Brave

America was discovered almost by accident and settled by those whose common dream was the hope of living a new and better life. Free from persecution, they were determined to form a government of the people, by the people and for the people. Throughout two hundred and twenty years of revolution, civil war, world wars, depressions, political achievements and deceptions, the American Nation continues to grow and flourish. We are proud to present this comprehensive two-volume limited collectors edition on the history of the United States. Discover how America has become the greatest nation on Earth: from Plymouth Rock to Rock and Roll; from the Declaration of Independence to Independent Counsels; from the Gilded Age to the Information Age; from George Washington to Bill Clinton. Americas rich history is an enduring legacy of the human spirit and the power of democracy.

On April 19, 1775, the ""shot heard 'round the world"" was fired at the Battle of Lexington and Concord beginning Americas Revolutionary War. Under the leadership of General George Washington, thousands of brave American soldiers suffered terrible hardships and achieved stunning victories in their fight for independence from Great Britain. From the pen of Thomas Jefferson, America declared to the world its rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Learn how 13 British colonies became the United States of America in their quest for freedom.

Drumset Technique (Disc One): Steve explains hand and foot technique in unprecedented detail and gets to the core of what drummers need to know in order to improve their feel and technical skills. Segments include: Hand Technique; Foot Technique; The Art of Practice; Exercises, Licks, and Phrases; Independence / Interdependence; and Implied Metric Modulations; plus four extended solo drum pieces. History of the U.S. Beat (Disc Two): With the help of an all-star band, Steve explains the evolution of the drumset in U.S. music, how the drumset was first used in all the major styles, and how closely related all the styles are. Segments include: Early New Orleans Jazz; Big Band; Bebop; Rhythm and Blues; Country; Blues; Gospel; Rock 'n' Roll; Funk; and Jazz/Rock.

Reconstruction in United States history, refers both to the period after the Civil War when the States of the breakaway Confederacy were reintegrated into the United States of America, and to the process by which this was accomplished. Northern moderates and radicals alike agreed that for the war to be declared a victory, three points had to be achieved: the Confederacy had to be truly dead, slavery had to be truly dead, and the possibility of either being revived had to be eliminated. How to achieve these three goals and who would decide when they were achieved, caused great controversy. This program presents each side of the controversy and how the goals to achieve reconstruction were outlines and achieved.

The Wild West is a time in America's past that is riddled with folklore and myth. The legendary figures that arose from these mythical times have become true American icons: Wyatt Earp, Jesse James, Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid, Sitting Bull, Annie Oakley, Billy the kid, Calamity Jane and more. Some were honorable while others were notorious; however, all of their deeds, both good and bad, propelled them out of the West and into American history.

The Civil War between the Northern and Southern states was the costliest and bloodiest war in the U.S. history. At stake was the nations very existence. Between 1861 and 1865, countless battles were fought and thousands of lives were lost all in the name of preserving the Union. This program takes viewers through the famous battles at Shiloh, Antietam, and Gettysburg which pitted brother against brother and neighbor against neighbor. Students will understand the impact of Union General Ulysses S. Grant and Confederate General Robert E. Lee, who became legends and the nobility of the President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, who became a martyr in his noble crusade to end slavery. From the first shots fired upon Fort Sumter to surrender at Appomattox Court House, the Civil War would change America from a nation divided to a truly United States forever. Product details MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ Unrated (Not Rated)

The story of the dollar is that of a myth, the American dream. The dollar flinches and the world quakes. Are we living the first signs of the end of an empire? The Marvelous History of the US Dollar examines the green back's history, allure, and unique role as a catalyst for globalization, and how the American buck became so almighty that "$" is the most powerful symbol on earth.

Abe Lincoln in Illinois is a 1940 biographical film which tells the story of the life of Abraham Lincoln from his departure from Kentucky until his election as President of the United States.

Join Mr. Magoo as Uncle Sam, on an all-American animated adventure through our nation's history. Pull up a chair at the Pilgrims' first Thanksgiving, march in line with Davy Crockett and dig for gold in California. After all...in Magoo we trust!

Poet Layli Long Soldier crafts a searing portrait of her Oyate’s connection to the Black Hills, through first contact and broken treaties to the promise of the Land Back movement, in this lyrical testament to resilience of a nation.

One of the most controversial figures in U.S. history, Jesse James has captured the imagination of the world for more than a century. Teen guerilla fighter, Civil War soldier, notorious bandit, James holds a place in popular legend like no other. Through expert accounts, historic analysis and forensic science, this revealing exposé traces the outlaw's life from his humble Southern childhood through his rise to infamy and his mysterious death.

The 1st Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment fought bravely and gallantly during the Civil War. Their regiment was the first to sign up for the Union army and arrived at Gettysburg with less than 300 survivors. Many more would sacrifice their lives there as the men of the 1st Minnesota were twice at the center of a battle that decided America?s future. As the US commemorates the 150 year anniversary of Gettysburg, HUSH follows their journey from 1861 to 1865, through the milestones of the Civil War into the deciding battles of the historic conflict, and asks: What was the war really all about? What role did slavery and civil rights play in the conflict? What did the brave men and women fight for, and why is it still relevant to American politics and society today.

The pioneer Jews of San Francisco arrived from Germany during the Gold Rush and were instrumental in building the city. The roles they were relegated to in the Old World -- peddler and petty merchant -- were highly valued in the Gold Rush. The openness of Gold Rush California allowed these Jews to assimilate far more and have a greater impact on the building and defining of a major city than any other Jewish community in America. But this acceptance came at a price -- assimilation put this community in danger of losing its Jewish identity.