U.S. in World War I

During the early part of the 20th century, the United States begins to emerge as a world power. Discover some of the US foreign polices during this time as well as the causes and consequences of World War I.
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Civil Rights And The Great War 23
Civil Rights And The Great War
Episode 23

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Grades: 5

Viewer Discretion Is Advised Dr. Kathryn Silva talks about how civil rights for African Americans progressed during World War I.
Lander University World War I Symposium 1
Lander University World War I Symposium
Episode 1

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Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Higher Education

In March 2019, Lander University hosted a World War I Symposium in honor of the 100th anniversary of the Great War. Bringing together accomplished historians and local citizens the symposium set out...
Resources To Learn More About The Great War 26
Resources To Learn More About The Great War
Episode 26

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Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Higher Education

Experts from Lander University's World War I Symposium tell viewers what resources are available for those interested in learning more about The Great War.
South Carolina's Roles During World War I 10
South Carolina's Roles During World War I
Episode 10

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Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Higher Education

Dr. Fritz Hamer discusses the roles the state of South Carolina played during the era of The Great War, and its impacts on the war itself.
Woodrow Wilson's 14 Points And The League Of Nations 7
Woodrow Wilson's 14 Points And The League Of Nations
Episode 7

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Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Higher Education

Dr. Ryan Floyd analyzes President Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points, and why the United States decided to not become involved in the League of Nations following World War I.
How Did World War I Affect The South? 6
How Did World War I Affect The South?
Episode 6

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Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Higher Education

Dr. Matthew Downs discusses how the lingering effects of the American Civil War shaped the attitudes of American southerners during World War I.
How Did Most Americans Feel About Entering World War I? 5
How Did Most Americans Feel About Entering World War I?
Episode 5

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Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Higher Education

Dr. M. Ryan Floyd briefly outlines how the average American citizen felt about entering World War I, and their reactions to incidents such as the R.M.S. Lusitania sinking, Germany's submarine warfare...