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Khan Academy: The Presidency of George W. Bush
September 11, 2001 occurred in the early days of George W. Bush's administration and set the tone for his presidency. Study his domestic and foreign policy by reading the following summary, answering critical thinking questions, and...
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Khan Academy: Activity: Hunter Gatherer Menu
Understand the diet of our foraging ancestors through this exercise. At the end of this exercise, students will be able to compare our diet to our ancestors.
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Khan Academy: Threshold Card: Threshold 6 Collective Learning
A collective learning infographic on the unit of how our ancestors evolved.
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Khan Academy: French and Dutch Exploration in the New World
Outline text explaining how the French, Dutch, and English explorers began to make inroads into the Americans in the late 1500s and early 1600s.
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Khan Academy: Doe Shaman
An important visual theme in many ancient American art styles is that of transformation: one thing changing into another. Most shamans have spirit alter egos who help them in this world and in the spirit world, and these alter egos are...
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Khan Academy: Todai Ji
When completed in the 740s, Todai-ji (or "Great Eastern Temple") was the largest building project ever on Japanese soil. Its creation reflects the complex intermingling of Buddhism and politics in early Japan. View pictures and read...
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Khan Academy: The Presidency of Calvin Coolidge
Looks at the administration of President Calvin Coolidge from 1924-1929. Discusses his early life, and his political career as governor of Massachusetts, vice-president, and then president. Describes his economic policy and his foreign...
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Khan Academy: The Presidency of Herbert Hoover
Looks at the administration of Herbert Hoover who took office just as the stock market was about to crash in 1929. Looks at his early life, his policies at home and abroad, and his efforts to combat the impact of the Great Depression.
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Khan Academy: Our Earliest Technology?
Made nearly two million years ago, stone tools such as the handaxe are the first known technological invention. View a picture and read the description of this early stone tool.
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Khan Academy: Keru Vessel
A keru is a ceremonial Andean beaker that was an important part of Inka culture prior to the arrival of the Spaniards. The designs on these objects provides us with insights into a complex and fascinating society. View pictures of kerus...
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Khan Academy: Paracas, an Introduction
The Paracas achievements in ceramic and textile arts are among the most outstanding in the ancient Americas. View pictures and read descriptions of Paracas art and culture.
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Khan Academy: Neo Confucianism & Fan Kuan, Travelers by Streams and Mountains
We know very little about the great artist Fan Kuan, yet he painted the most majestic landscape painting of the early Song period - "Everything about Travelers by Streams and Mountains". Read about why this is an outstanding example of...
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Khan Academy: Sullivan, Carson, Pirie, Scott Building
The Sullivan, Carson, Pirie, Scott Building in Chicago is an important example of early Chicago skyscraper architecture, and can also be seen as a fascinating indicator of the relationship between architecture and commerce. View pictures...
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Khan Academy: Church of Sao Francisco De Assis, Ouro Preto, Brazil
The church of Sao Francisco, with its curving geometries and lively ornamentation, stands in sharp contrast to traditional early modern Portuguese architecture which generally favored simple plans and exteriors. View pictures and read...
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Khan Academy: Mission Church, San Esteban Del Rey, Acoma Pueblo
Acoma Pueblo is home to one of the best-preserved early mission churches in the United States - San Esteban del Rey. View pictures of this church and read about the history in this essay.
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Pottery
Read about and view images of Iron Age tasks.Twelve images and descriptions demonstrate a variety of tools that Iron Age Britons used to accomplish tasks necessary for everyday life.
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Forging
Read about and view images of Iron Age tasks.Twelve images and descriptions demonstrate a variety of tools that Iron Age Britons used to accomplish tasks necessary for everyday life.
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Collecting Water
Read about and view images of Iron Age tasks.Twelve images and descriptions demonstrate a variety of tools that Iron Age Britons used to accomplish tasks necessary for everyday life.
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Curing Animal Skin
Read about and view images of Iron Age tasks.Twelve images and descriptions demonstrate a variety of tools that Iron Age Britons used to accomplish tasks necessary for everyday life.
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An Ard
Read about and view images of Iron Age tasks.Twelve images and descriptions demonstrate a variety of tools that Iron Age Britons used to accomplish tasks necessary for everyday life.
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Dyeing
Read about and view images of Iron Age tasks.Twelve images and descriptions demonstrate a variety of tools that Iron Age Britons used to accomplish tasks necessary for everyday life.
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Charcoal Making
Read about and view images of Iron Age tasks.Twelve images and descriptions demonstrate a variety of tools that Iron Age Britons used to accomplish tasks necessary for everyday life.
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An Antler Pick
Read about and view images of Iron Age tasks.Twelve images and descriptions demonstrate a variety of tools that Iron Age Britons used to accomplish tasks necessary for everyday life.
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Rotary Quernstone
Read about and view images of Iron Age tasks.Twelve images and descriptions demonstrate a variety of tools that Iron Age Britons used to accomplish tasks necessary for everyday life.