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20th Century Turning Points in U.S. History

When it airs: Overnight schedule  

Grades 7-12; Social Studies; Eight episodes
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20th Century Turning Points in U.S. History provides a clear overview of the people and events that distinguished the 20th century at specific points in time that were significant pivotal points in history. Rare archival footage and photographs, authentic recordings and other primary source documents bring history to life, while stunning graphics and engaging narration lend context and clarity to the subject.

101. 1900-1907
102. 1908-1918
103. 1919-1928
104. 1929-1943
105. 1944-1952
106. 1953-1963
107. 1964-1973
108. 1973-1999

Documents
16th Amendments
17th Amendments
18th Amendments
19th Amendments
Brown-Board of Ed 1954
Clayton Anti-Trust Act 1914
Declaration of Independence
Great Society Speech 1964
Gulf of Tonkin Res
I Have a Dream 1963
Marshall Plan 1947
New Land Act 1902
Roe vs Wade 1973
The Bill of Rights
US Constitution

Maps
Communist Countries 1980
Europe Soviet Empire 1950
Hochiminh Trail
Iraq - Kuwait
Japan Controlled Land 1942
Korea 38th Parallel
NATO Countries 1950
Nazi Controlled Land 1942
Stock Market 1927
Tennessee Valley Authority
USSR Satellite Countries 1950
Vietnam 17th Parallel
WWI Central Allied Powers
 

Teacher's Guides
Intro Contents
Program 1
Program 2
Program 3
Program 4
Program 5
Program 6
Program 7
Program 8

Test Questions
TQ1A
TQ2A
TQ3A
TQ4A
TQ5A
TQ6A
TQ7A
TQ8A

Time Lines
1B Timeline
2B Timeline
3B Timeline
4B Timeline
5B Timeline
6B Timeline
7B Timeline
8B Timeline