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  Growth of a Nation


OUR LATEST SERIES chronicles the first half of the 19th century, when the nation navigated exhilarating growth and change. GROWTH OF A NATION presents more than 100 minutes of standards-based content – twenty-two video segments in all, organized into four programatic themes: SECURING THE REPUBLIC, DEMOCRACY IN AMERICA, EXPANSION AND REFORM, and MANIFEST DESTINY.

SECURING THE REPUBLIC is the first of four programatic themes in the series, GROWTH OF A NATION. It spans the period 1800 – 1814 and chronicles the formation of political parties, domestic and foreign affairs during the Jefferson presidency, and the War of 1812, including its causes and aftermath.

Securing the Republic is presented in seven video chapters: "Federalists and Republicans," "President Thomas Jefferson," "Louisiana Purchase," "Lewis and Clark," "Prelude to War," "Tecumseh's War," "War of 1812," and "Winners and Losers."

DEMOCRACY IN AMERICA is the second of four programatic themes in the series, GROWTH OF A NATION. It spans the period 1814 – 1838 and covers the rise of nationalism following the War of 1812; the expansion of popular democracy; the Missouri crises; and the accomplishments of the several presidential administrations during the period.

Democracy in America is presented in seven video chapters: "Era of Good Feelings," "Missouri Compromise," "John Quincy Adams," "Andrew Jackson," "Constitutional Crises," "Van Buren, Harrison, and Tyler," and "Indian Removal."


EXPANSION AND REFORM is the third of four programatic themes in the series, GROWTH OF A NATION. It spans the period 1800 – 1850 and details innovations in transportation during the era, the rapid expansion of the national economy, and the proliferation of social reform movements. Emphasis is given to the debate over slavery and activities both in support and opposition to abolition.

Expansion and Reform is presented in four video chapters: "Transportation," "Economic Expansion," "Social Reform," "Abolition Movement."

MANIFEST DESTINY is the fourth and final programatic theme in the series, GROWTH OF A NATION. It spans the period 1830 – 1849 and explores the American quest to conquer the continent, including the settlement of the Oregon Territory and the California Gold Rush; the Texas Revolution; and the causes, conduct, and outcome of the Mexican-American War.

Manifest Destiny is presented in three video chapters: "Westward Migration," "Texas Revolution," and "Mexican War."

         

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  America in the 20th Century


Our flagship series features eleven programs and more than ten hours of standards-based history. These powerful, award-winning programs chronicle the pivotal events and influential personalities that shaped this defining period in American history.

The United States was irrevocably transformed between the end of the Civil War and the turn of the twentieth century. From controversial expansionism, through war in the Caribbean and Pacific, unrest in Asia and troubles at home, the country experienced radical change on a course to world leadership.

MANIFEST DESTINY is the fourth and final programatic theme in the series, GROWTH OF A NATION. It spans the period 1830 – 1849 and explores the American quest to conquer the continent, including the settlement of the Oregon Territory and the California Gold Rush; the Texas Revolution; and the causes, conduct, and outcome of the Mexican-American War.


The United States was irrevocably transformed between the end of the Civil War and the turn of the twentieth century. From controversial expansionism, through war in the Caribbean and Pacific, unrest in Asia and troubles at home, the country experienced radical change on a course to world leadership.

MANIFEST DESTINY is the fourth and final programatic theme in the series, GROWTH OF A NATION. It spans the period 1830 – 1849 and explores the American quest to conquer the continent, including the settlement of the Oregon Territory and the California Gold Rush; the Texas Revolution; and the causes, conduct, and outcome of the Mexican-American War.


The United States was irrevocably transformed between the end of the Civil War and the turn of the twentieth century. From controversial expansionism, through war in the Caribbean and Pacific, unrest in Asia and troubles at home, the country experienced radical change on a course to world leadership.

MANIFEST DESTINY is the fourth and final programatic theme in the series, GROWTH OF A NATION. It spans the period 1830 – 1849 and explores the American quest to conquer the continent, including the settlement of the Oregon Territory and the California Gold Rush; the Texas Revolution; and the causes, conduct, and outcome of the Mexican-American War.


The United States was irrevocably transformed between the end of the Civil War and the turn of the twentieth century. From controversial expansionism, through war in the Caribbean and Pacific, unrest in Asia and troubles at home, the country experienced radical change on a course to world leadership.

MANIFEST DESTINY is the fourth and final programatic theme in the series, GROWTH OF A NATION. It spans the period 1830 – 1849 and explores the American quest to conquer the continent, including the settlement of the Oregon Territory and the California Gold Rush; the Texas Revolution; and the causes, conduct, and outcome of the Mexican-American War.


The United States was irrevocably transformed between the end of the Civil War and the turn of the twentieth century. From controversial expansionism, through war in the Caribbean and Pacific, unrest in Asia and troubles at home, the country experienced radical change on a course to world leadership.

MANIFEST DESTINY is the fourth and final programatic theme in the series, GROWTH OF A NATION. It spans the period 1830 – 1849 and explores the American quest to conquer the continent, including the settlement of the Oregon Territory and the California Gold Rush; the Texas Revolution; and the causes, conduct, and outcome of the Mexican-American War.


The United States was irrevocably transformed between the end of the Civil War and the turn of the twentieth century. From controversial expansionism, through war in the Caribbean and Pacific, unrest in Asia and troubles at home, the country experienced radical change on a course to world leadership.

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C.T. Vivian

C.T. Vivian

Cordy Tindell Vivian was a pivotal figure in the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s. Vivian famously confronted Sheriff Jim Clark in Selma, Alabama for the preventing African-Americans from voting. Featured in the Civil Rights Movement.

World War II pilot, Elizabeth L. Gardner

Elizabeth Gardner

Ms. Gardner served as a member of the Women's Army Service Pilots (WASP) during World War II. Numbering more than 1,000, the WASP logged more than 60 million miles in every type of military aircraft—freeing male pilots for combat service and duties. Featured in the program World War II.

John L. O'Sullivan

John L. O'Sullivan

A popular newspaper columnist and supporter of expansionism, Mr. O'Sullivan popularized the phrase "Manifest Destiny." The doctrine fueled the American appetite for land and conquest during the mid-19th century. Featured in the program Manifest Destiny.

  The Almost Painless Guide to U.S. Civics


Join co-narrators Harlan and Marie on a clever and informative survey of the federal government—the three co-equal branches, the Constitution, and the election process. Recently update, the critically-praised series is ideal of grades 5 and up and is a perennial classroom favorite.

Part of a three-installment unit of study on the branches of government, The Almost Painless Guide to the Branches of the Government: The Executive Branch is a fun and fact-filled exploration of the executive branch of government.

Part of a three-installment Unit of Study on the branches of government, The Almost Painless Guide to the Branches of the Government: The Legislative Branch is a fun and fact-filled exploration of the legislative branch of government.


Part of a three-installment Unit of Study on the branches of government, The Almost Painless Guide to the Branches of the Government: The Judicial Branch is a fun and fact-filled exploration of the legislative branch of government.

The Almost Painless Guide to the U.S. Constitution uses contemporary video footage, archival video footage and photographs, original graphics, and dialog narration to provide students in grades five and up with information on the U.S. Constitution.


The Almost Painless Guide to the Election Process uses contemporary footage, archival footage and photographs, original graphics, and dialog narration to provide students in grades five and up with information on the election process.

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