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America

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  • "America" is a six-part series that takes you through the pivotal moments and influential periods in American history. Starting from the origins and founding of the nation, the series covers significant events like the westward expansion, the Civil War, the Industrial Revolution, and the cultural shifts of the Roaring Twenties. It also delves into America's role in global conflicts and its emergence as a superpower, concluding with an examination of contemporary challenges and achievements shaping the country's identity in the 21st century.
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Episodes
  • America's Industrial Transformation and the Gilded Age

    America's Industrial Transformation and the Gilded Age
    Jun 28 2024
    Discover how America transformed from farmlands to factories during the Industrial Revolution and Gilded Age. This episode explores the rise of railroads, steel magnates, and oil tycoons, alongside the struggles of workers and immigrants. From technological marvels to social upheavals, uncover the era that laid the foundation for modern America.
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    34 mins
  • Manifest Destiny and Westward Expansion in 19th Century America

    Manifest Destiny and Westward Expansion in 19th Century America
    Jun 6 2024
    Join us for a captivating exploration of 19th century America, an era defined by westward expansion, the clash of cultures, and a nation torn asunder by civil war. This immersive audio journey takes you from the pivotal Louisiana Purchase that doubled the country's landmass, to the struggles of displaced Native American tribes, to the epic battles of the Civil War that reshaped America's destiny. With an entertaining narrative style, we'll uncover the triumphs, tragedies, and enduring legacies of this transformative period that forged the nation we know today. Brace yourself for gripping tales of Manifest Destiny, frontier adventures, and the indomitable American spirit.
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    16 mins
  • The Birth of America_ From Indigenous Civilizations to Revolutionary Independence

    The Birth of America_ From Indigenous Civilizations to Revolutionary Independence
    May 28 2024
    This in-depth episode takes readers on a captivating journey through the origins and birth of America as a nation. It explores the history of the indigenous civilizations that first inhabited the land, the impact of European exploration and colonization, the events leading up to the American Revolution, and the founding ideals enshrined in the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution. With rich details and analysis spanning ancient cultures to the Civil War era, it paints a vivid picture of the triumphs, sacrifices, and struggles that defined America's beginnings.
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    15 mins
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