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The United States of America is a nation with a rich history and a noble goal: government of the people, by the people, for the people. Its citizens' struggle to achieve that goal is a dramatic story stretching over hundreds of years.
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| Subjects | Humanities |
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An overview of related careers and their average salaries in the US. Bars indicate income percentile (33rd - 99th).
Staff United States Army $38k
United States Coast Guard $60k
Supervisor United States Air Force $62k
The United States Army Chorus $62k
UNITED STATES NAVAL RESERVE $63k
United States Marine Contractor $79k
Acting United States Marshal $81k
Senior United States Marine $86k
United States Ambassador $86k
United States Air Force Contractor $91k
United States Attorney, AUSA for D. C. $104k
Assistant United States Army $112k
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The history of North America began long before Columbus set foot in a new world. But once he did, things would never be the same.This course contains 4 segments:Thinking like a... Khan Academy |
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Colonial America (1607-1754) (You were viewing this course) From Jamestown until the early stirrings of the American Revolution, colonial America became the foundation of the United States. This course contains 3 segments:Early... Khan Academy |
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The road to revolution (1754-1800) From colony to nation. Explore the dramatic events that separated the United States from Britain and the trials of the young republic and its citizens. This course contains 2... Khan Academy |
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The early republic (1800-1848) In the early nineteenth century, the United States expanded rapidly, fueled by new technology, growing markets, and the extension of democracy to all white men. But this... Khan Academy |
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A house divided against itself cannot stand. The United States could no longer remain half-slave and half-free, and the ensuing war over the fate of slavery ripped apart the... Khan Academy |
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After the Civil War, the United States emerged as the world's foremost industrial power. With that came great wealth and great poverty. This course contains 3 segments:The Gilded... Khan Academy |
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Rise to world power (1890-1945) At the end of the 19th century, the industrial might of the United States propelled it into great power status. In the early 20th century, the United States grappled with its new... Khan Academy |
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The United States emerged from World War II as the wealthiest and most powerful nation in the world. But staying on top isn't easy. This course contains 5 segments:The postwar... Khan Academy |
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Since the election of Ronald Reagan in 1980, the Cold War has ended and a new, global era has emerged. What does that mean for the United States? This course contains 3... Khan Academy |
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The tutorials in this topic will take you on sweeping journeys through time so that you can get the really BIG picture for how things fit together.This course contains 1... Khan Academy |
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| From | Khan Academy |
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| Hours | 12 |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Humanities |
Careers
An overview of related careers and their average salaries in the US. Bars indicate income percentile (33rd - 99th).
Staff United States Army $38k
United States Coast Guard $60k
Supervisor United States Air Force $62k
The United States Army Chorus $62k
UNITED STATES NAVAL RESERVE $63k
United States Marine Contractor $79k
Acting United States Marshal $81k
Senior United States Marine $86k
United States Ambassador $86k
United States Air Force Contractor $91k
United States Attorney, AUSA for D. C. $104k
Assistant United States Army $112k
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