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- 1. Rebels Apr 25, 2010
- Early settlers fight for survival; tension and taxation explode into revolution.
- 2. Revolution Apr 25, 2010
- A new nation is forged through the travails of a revolution against British rule.
- 3. Westward May 2, 2010
- Pioneers head west, but find the land is already claimed; California gold rush; steamboats.
July 9, 1776. The Declaration of Independence is read to crowds in New York. America’s 13 colonies have taken on the might of the world’s leading superpower, and by 1783, America is free. As ...
- Episode 2: Revolution. July 9, 1776. The Declaration of Independence is read to crowds in New York. America’s 13 colonies have taken on the might of the world’s leading superpower, and by 1783, America is free.
- Episode 3: Westward. As the American nation is born, a vast continent lies to the west of the mountains, waiting to be explored and exploited.
- Episode 4: Division. America becomes a nation at the moment a revolution in commerce and industry sweeps across the western world.
- Episode 5: Civil War. The Civil War rages. It is 20th century technology meeting 18th century tactics and the result is a death toll never before seen on American soil.
The conquest of the West by pioneers and trailblazers is a story marked by courage and hardship. Armed with knowledge from hardened mountain men like Jedediah Smith, millions of Americans keep heading westward in the hopes of claiming lands and finding prosperity. Their journeys by wagon train are fraught with danger, but the allure
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The conquest of the West by pioneers and trailblazers is a story marked by courage and hardship. Armed with knowledge from hardened mountain men like Jedidiah Smith, millions of Americans keep heading westward in the hopes of claiming lands and finding prosperity.
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This viewing guide for episode 3 entitled "Westward" includes the following information: * Trailblazing pioneers head west on the Oregon Trail and Mormon Trail * Frontier adventurers like Daniel Boone explore the Appalachians * Lewis and Clark expedition and the exploration of the Louisiana Purchase * Sacajawea helps Lewis and Clark ...
America. East and West. The pioneering spirit of Americans Has busted the continent wide-open. Lewis and Clark's heroic expedition through the Rockies Uncovers a route to the West's most valuable commodity Beaver. Their pelts, frontier hard currency. Traded by Native Americans for guns, Knives, salt. And they're a high-fashion luxury for the rich.
This video guide contains 20 questions from the episode of "America: The Story of US entitled Westward. The questions go in order and force the students to track and pay attention during the viewing. The episode itself is excellent for the conditions of the westward movement. Some topics covered inc...
