"Many students struggle with U.S. history because they focus on memorizing names and dates. This video collection makes American history easy by presenting it in three periods: 1) The Presidents of a New Nation (George Washington to John Quincy Adams); 2) The Presidents of a National Struggle (Andrew Jackson to William McKinley); and 3) The Presidents of a World Power (Theodore Roosevelt to George W. Bush). These videos are being used in thousands of social studies classrooms, and are now available for your home." - Dr. George Holland, Ph.D. Disc 1: From 1620-1809: Birth Of A New Nation This volume chronicles America's quest for freedom, examines life in Colonial America and puts the presidencies from George Washington to Thomas Jefferson into historical perspective. Viewers will also follow Sacagawea as she guides Louis & Clark on their historic expedition.
Disc 2: From 1809-1865: America Divided Informative programs span the presidencies of James Madison to Abraham Lincoln. The War 1812, the Monroe Doctrine, the Gettysburg Address, and the Emancipation Proclamation are among the achievements and key events that mark these administrations. The causes and consequences of the Civil War are also presented.
Disc 3: From 1865-1909: Reunited & Building For Progress From "the Gilded Age" to the construction of the Panama Canal, these fascinating programs continue America's story following the Civil War. Viewers will gain on appreciation for Native American and African American perspectives on U.S. history, as well as an understanding of several lesser known presidents.
Disc 4: From 1909-Present: A New World Power America enters the 20th century as a new world power, and remains one over more than a century of triumph and turmoil even into the 21st century. This collections of programs span the presidencies of William Howard Taft to George W. Bush, and includes the award winning, "The Day the Towers Fell," which puts a human face on the tragedy of September 11, 2001.