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The Cold War Thaws (1970-1993) (18:32)
This program documents the easing of U.S.-Soviet relations during the latter part of the Cold War, major events in the terms of Presidents Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan, Bush, and Clinton, as well as the Gulf War of 1990-91, and the 1992-93 United...
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Cold War Ends (2:58)
A CHAPTER FROM: The Cold War Thaws (1970-1993)
Various events, including the San Francisco earthquake, the Exxon Valdez oil spill, and official end of the Cold War mark George H.W. Bush’s presidency. American involvement in the Persian Gulf war begins as Iraq invades Kuwait.
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Colonization of Louisiana and the French and... (14:45)
This program examines each of the four French and Indian Wars. It takes a look at the founding and growth of the colony of Louisiana, the loss of the French colonies to Great Britain and Spain following the last of the French and Indian Wars,...
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King William's War: The First French and Indian... (1:51)
A CHAPTER FROM: Colonization of Louisiana and the French and Indian Wars (16...
The First French and Indian War, called King William's War, ended with neither the French nor the English gaining or losing territory.
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The French and Indian War (1754-1763) (2:23)
A CHAPTER FROM: Colonization of Louisiana and the French and Indian Wars (16...
The last French and Indian War began in North America and ended with France losing almost all of its North American lands to the British and the Spanish.
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The Founding of Louisiana (1699) and Queen Anne's... (2:07)
A CHAPTER FROM: Colonization of Louisiana and the French and Indian Wars (16...
The French began settling the Louisiana Territory. Queen Anne's War was fought on the eastern seaboard of North America, and, at its conclusion, France lost its claims to Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, and territory on Hudson Bay. The end of this...
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Video Quiz: Colonization of Louisiana and the... (1:16)
A CHAPTER FROM: Colonization of Louisiana and the French and Indian Wars (16...
This segment provides a five-item True-False assessment.
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King George's War: The Third French and Indian... (1:17)
A CHAPTER FROM: Colonization of Louisiana and the French and Indian Wars (16...
In the Third French and Indian War, called King George's War, Britain captured Louisbourg, but had to return it as part of the settlement of the war in Europe between Britain and France.
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The French and Indian War, the Seven Years' War,... (1:50)
A SECTION FROM: Struggle for the Colonial Frontier 1600-1750: France and Spa...
The British and Spanish removed the French from the New World with several decisive war victories.
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World War II (0:49)
A SECTION FROM: US Geography: From Sea to Shining Sea: South Central Region
The Nuclear Age was born with nuclear research in New Mexico.
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