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World War I
World War I
Not a good war. This lecture covers the causes of World War I and the reasons for America's eventual entry into the war... Read more
21 Feb 2007
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World War II, part I
World War II, part I
Back from break. This lecture addresses the origins of the second World War and examines the factors that led to US ent... Read more
23 Mar 2007
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World War II, part II
World War II, part II
The rest of the story. In this lecture, we consider the meaning of World War II on the home front and look at the escal... Read more
23 Mar 2007
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World War I (part 2)
World War I (part 2)
Over there. This lecture continues with the "framing" of the war; addresses the federal management of the war effort; a... Read more
23 Feb 2007
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The American West
The American West
Give me a home, where the buffalo roam are driven into pens and shot.After a bizarre story about Andrew Jackson, we deal... Read more
31 Jan 2007
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1920s (politics and economics)
1920s (politics and economics)
Not always so jazzy.Lecture covers the debates about the League of Nations, global influence of the US during the 1920s ... Read more
1 Mar 2007
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Great Depression (Part I)
Great Depression (Part I)
Brother, Can you Spare a Dime?Lecture covers the origins of the Great Depression, the consequences for different groups ... Read more
8 Mar 2007
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Progressivism
Progressivism
Remember the Maine! Today's lecture gives an overview of the progressive movement -- the kinds of issues that preoccupi... Read more
17 Feb 2007
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Ranked #9
Race and Jim Crow; Populism
Race and Jim Crow; Populism
Bob Marley Day. Smoke 'em if you've got 'em.This lecture covers segregation and lynching, then briefly introduces and d... Read more
7 Feb 2007
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Imperialism (continued)
Imperialism (continued)
Apologies to podcast subscribers -- I goofed last week and somehow neglected to turn on my recorder at the start of clas... Read more
14 Feb 2007
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