| | |  | | |  This program explores the period of economic boom that followed World War II. The Fair Deal helped expand America’s middle class as millions migrated to the suburbs. However, not everyone prospered in the postwar era. African Americans and other minorities found that racial discrimination let them climb only so far up the economic ladder. Many women, who had worked during the war, returned to domestic life. Abroad, a Cold War began as the United States led the West in opposition to the expanding power of the Soviet Union, and tensions increased with the beginnings of the nuclear arms race. Homeland issues in the 1950s included the segregation of schools and racial injustice -- sparking the Civil Rights Movement. Part of the United States History Origins to 2000 DVD Series. A Teacher's Guide is included and available online. | " …Intermixing still and archival footage (with enhanced sound effects), excellent commentary from academic historians, and a stirring musical sound track, this superb series will offer students and general interest viewers a solid grounding in American history while providing immensely entertaining insights beyond the standard textbook fare...Highly recommended...Editor's Choice." - Video Librarian
"...an excellent addition to an American history collection in school and public libraries. Covering a specific time period, or a theme within an era, they can be used as an introduction, summary, or review....This excellent series will hold the interest of students." - School Library Journal
"...this impressive 20-volume chronology considers the social, cultural, and political history of the U.S....Another solid, well-produced series from this producer." - Booklist "...provide[s] ways to integrate social studies and communication arts curriculum and enhance students' literacy skills...Recommended."- Library Media Connection (Feb 2004)
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| Additional Features & Details
Features: Chapter Select, Interactive Menu, Interactive Questions/Assessment Tool
Technical: Single Layer, Single Sided, Full Screen
DVD Encoding: Region ALL
Language: English, Spanish | | | Grades 5 to 12
Color, Live Action
Closed-Captioned
Copyright 2003
MARC Record Available
Catalog Card Kit Available
Single Main Entry Card Available
Teacher's Guide Available: Download Now
| Curriculum Correlation Documents Available NEW!
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