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American history

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American history

This comprehensive American history learning plan provides essential context for understanding the United States' development, challenges, and continuing evolution. It's ideal for students, educators, citizenship candidates, or anyone seeking to grasp how historical forces shape contemporary America. By examining both triumphs and failures, learners gain the historical literacy needed to engage meaningfully with current events and civic life.

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Founding BrothersBenjamin FranklinForging a Nation from Revolution11 sources

Come È Stato Creato Questo Piano di Apprendimento

Questo piano è stato creato dall'IA proprietaria di BeFreed per aiutarti a imparare American history con facilità. È curato da ricerche approfondite sull'argomento e strutturato attorno ai percorsi di apprendimento più efficaci provati dagli utenti BeFreed.

Ogni episodio offre lezioni concise e ad alto impatto estratte da fonti di prima classe — libri bestseller, articoli di ricerca e intuizioni di esperti. Insieme, formano un percorso sofisticato ma accessibile per padroneggiare American history.

Cosa Imparerai

  • Master the foundational events that shaped America from colonial settlement through revolutionary independence and constitutional founding
  • Understand the forces of westward expansion, slavery, and sectional conflict that led to the Civil War and Reconstruction
  • Trace America's transformation into a global superpower through world wars, economic shifts, and social upheavals of the 20th century
  • Analyze the ongoing struggles for civil rights, equality, and justice that continue to define American society
  • Develop critical thinking skills to connect historical patterns with contemporary social and political issues

Discover the origins of America from colonial beginnings to revolutionary independence, exploring the founding fathers, key battles, and the extraordinary ideas that birthed a new nation.

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Founding Brothers

Pulitzer Prize-winning exploration of pivotal moments and relationships among America's Founding Fathers during the nation's formative years.

9 m
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Benjamin Franklin

In-depth biography of America's founding father

12 m
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Founding BrothersThe 1619 ProjectThe American War in AfghanistanDemocracy Awakening
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Forging a Nation from Revolution

Explore America's turbulent journey from declaring independence to establishing a constitutional republic, revealing how the fragile Confederation period ultimately led to a revolutionary new form of government.

17 m

Explore America's tumultuous 19th century through westward expansion, the brutal realities of slavery, and the Civil War that nearly tore the nation apart—plus the complex Reconstruction era that followed.

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Team of Rivals

Lincoln's cabinet and the Civil War

7 m
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The 1619 Project

A groundbreaking reexamination of American history through the lens of slavery and its enduring impact on society.

10 m
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The Republic for which it stands : the United States during Reconstruction and the Gilded Age, 1865-1896 | WorldCat.orgThe Rise of Industrial America, 1877-1900 | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American HistoryReconstruction - Civil War End, Changes & Act of 1867Overview | Rise of Industrial America, 1876-1900 - Library of Congress
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America's Second Founding: Reconstruction to Gilded Age

Explore how post-Civil War America grappled with freedom, democracy, and identity from 1865-1900. Discover the rise and fall of Reconstruction, industrial transformation, and reform movements that still shape us today.

9 m

Trace America's rise to global superpower through two world wars, economic transformations, and the dramatic social changes that shaped the nation we know today.

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The Soul of America

A historian's inspiring look at how America has overcome division and fear throughout its history to progress forward.

9 m
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America's Rise: A Young Nation's Journey

Explore how America transformed from indigenous civilizations and colonial outposts to global superpower in just a few centuries, examining the pivotal moments that shaped this unique democratic experiment.

12 m

Engage with America's most challenging and essential narratives—from civil rights struggles to contemporary social movements—understanding how the fight for equality continues to reshape the nation's identity and future.

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Stamped from the Beginning

A powerful exploration of racist ideas in America, tracing their origins and impact through key historical figures and events.

9 m
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The Fire Next Time

A searing exploration of racial injustice in America, challenging both black and white readers to confront uncomfortable truths.

9 m
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Critical Race Theory: Beyond the Myths

Lena and Eli break down what critical race theory actually is, exploring how race was invented as a tool of control and how systems like mass incarceration maintain racial hierarchies today. Drawing from powerful voices like Ibram Kendi, Michelle Alexander, and James Baldwin, they reveal how underst

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