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    Hidden Threads: Global History Behind Famous Events

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    Discover the interconnected world events happening simultaneously with major American historical moments you studied, from the global forces behind 1776 to the worldwide transformations of the 19th century.

    Hidden Threads: Global History Behind Famous Events

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    Whenever you're learning about a historical event, ask yourself: 'What else was happening in the world at exactly this moment?' It's amazing how that simple question opens up these incredible connections.

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    I want to learn about world (and US History) that I did not have time to delve into as an History major in undergrad at UNC Chapel. My focus there was southern US history. I’m fascinated by what occurred concurrently with well known history events.

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    The World Beyond 1776

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    The Tea That Started It All

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    The French Connection That Saved America

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    The Haitian Revolution That Changed Everything

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    The Telegraph Revolution and the Shrinking World

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    The Railroad Revolution and Moving Millions

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    The Cotton Empire and Global Slavery

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    The Irish Famine and Mass Migration

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    Your Global History Toolkit

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    The Thread That Connects Us All

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