Thursday, Jun 25, 2009

New AP U.S. History Podcast for you!!!!!!!!

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Directions to new website

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Thursday, Apr 23, 2009

Chapter 24 Poscast The Nation At War

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Despite the genuine desire of President Wilson and the American people to remain out of the First World War, the United States entered the war in April, 1917. This chapter traces America's increasing involvement in world affairs before 1917, explains why the United States finally entered the war, and discusses some of the consequences of that involvement.

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Tuesday, Apr 21, 2009

Chapter 23 Podcast From Roosevelt To Wilson In The Age of Progressivism

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This chapter describes the Progressive movement during the presidencies of Roosevelt, Taft, and Wilson.

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Wednesday, Apr 15, 2009

Chapter 22 Podcast: The Progressive Era

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This Chapter descusses the period from about 1900 to 1916, a time of general prosperity, but also a time when industrial workers, tenant farmers, immigrants and racial minorities fought poverty and prejudice.

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Wednesday, Apr 15, 2009

Chapter 21 Podcast: Toward Empire

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This chapter descripes the Spanish-American War and the decision of the United States to acquire an overseas empire.

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Monday, Feb 02, 2009

Chapter 20 Political Realignments in the 1890s

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the most important event of the 1890s was the Panic of 1893 and the four-year depression that followed it. One of the results of that painful period was a realignmant of American politics.

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Friday, Jan 16, 2009

Chapter 19 Podcast Toward An Urban Society 1877-1900

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America's cities grew rapidly between 1860 and 1910. This chapter explains who came and why, and describes the often horrendous living conditions associated with rapid urbanization.

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