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World War I Summary

Starting with the assassination of the Austrian Crown Prince, Frances Ferdinand, in 1914 and ending with the Paris Peace Conference in 1919, this short video is an overview of the causes and effects of World War II.

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Origins of World War I – Part 1

This two part series details the events that took place in Europe and around the world leading up to the Great War. Part 1 of 2.

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Origins of World War I – Part 2

This two part series details the events that took place in Europe and around the world leading up to the Great War. Part 2 of 2.

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History of Women’s Rights 1848 – 1920

Starting in 1848, and ending in 1920 with the ratification of the 19th amendment by the states, this short video walks through the history of voter rights for women. Did you know that by 1912 not a single state east of the Mississippi river had given women the right to vote? Wow!

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Prohibition Documentary

This short video takes a look at Prohibition including the unintended consequences like the rising crime rate, the creation of speakeasies and bootleggers.

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Elvis Presley Mini Bio

This short biography of Elvis Presley begins with his birth in 1935 and follows his personal life and career up until his death in 1977 at the age of 42.

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Classic Sesame Street: The American Revolution

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Hear the story of how the United States of America was born Sesame Street style! Grover is very excited to surprise the British and wants to help George Washington send them back to where they came from.

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Washington Crossing the Delaware Painting

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Take a look at the painting of the week: Washington Crossing the Delaware. This short video not only takes a closer look at the events that led up to the crossing of the Delaware, but also takes an in-depth look at the painting by Emanuel Leutze.

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Washington Crosses the Delaware – Drive Thru History

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Drive Thru History takes a look at the events of Christmas day 1776 when Washington crossed the Delaware much to the surprise of the Hessian army.

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Cleopatra VII – Macedonian Queen

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Cleopatra’s story is one of power, ambition, love and tragedy. Discovery Channel takes a look at the techniques Cleopatra used to ensure her place in history.

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