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US History

LEARNING PLAN

US History

This comprehensive US History learning plan provides essential context for understanding modern America's political, social, and cultural landscape. It's ideal for students, professionals seeking civic literacy, new citizens, or anyone wanting to grasp how past events shape current debates about democracy, equality, and national identity.

ByCommunity User
2 h 4 m
9 coursesUpdated 6 days ago
Founding BrothersAlexander HamiltonForging a Nation from Revolution9 sources

How This Learning Plan Was Made

This plan was crafted by BeFreed’s proprietary AI to help you learn US History with ease. It is curated from in-depth research on the topic and structured around the most effective learning journeys proven by BeFreed users.

Each episode delivers bite-sized, high-impact lessons distilled from world-class sources — bestselling books, research papers, and expert insights. Together, they form a sophisticated yet accessible path to mastering US History.

What You'll Learn

  • Master the revolutionary ideas and constitutional principles that founded American democracy
  • Understand the causes, consequences, and lasting impact of the Civil War and Reconstruction
  • Trace America's transformation from agricultural society to industrial and global superpower
  • Analyze pivotal social movements including civil rights, labor reforms, and struggles for equality
  • Develop critical thinking skills to connect historical events with contemporary American issues

Master the origins of America from colonial tensions through the Revolutionary War to the creation of the Constitution and the bold experiment of democratic government.

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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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Alexander Hamilton

Captivating biography of a brilliant Founding Father who shaped America's government, economy, and legacy through his visionary ideas and tumultuous life.

9 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 most turbulent era—westward expansion, the moral crisis of slavery, the devastating Civil War, and the complex struggle to rebuild and redefine freedom.

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Team of Rivals

Lincoln's cabinet and the Civil War

7 m
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Roots

Epic journey through generations reveals America's painful, powerful racial history.

9 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
6 sources
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

Discover how America transformed into a global superpower through industrialization, two world wars, the civil rights movement, and ongoing struggles for equality and justice.

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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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The 1619 ProjectDemocracy AwakeningFounding Brothers7 Tipping Points That Saved the World
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Unlocking America's Past

Discover how to meaningfully connect with American history, from foundational events to untold stories, and understand how our collective past shapes today's society and your personal experience.

35 m
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America's Founding Contradictions: The Real Story

Explore the messy, complicated truth behind American history - from revolutionary ideals built on slavery to modern movements fighting for true equality. Discover how the founders' contradictions still shape our democracy today.

20 m

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