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World War I (1914–1918)

World War I, also known as the Great War, was an international war that began with the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria, the heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary on June 28, 1914. 

The war lasted from July 28, 1914 to November 11, 1918.

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Food Rationing And Temporary Wartime Prohibition 19

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Food Rationing And Temporary Wartime Prohibition
Episode 19
Dr. Angela Jill Cooley discusses the reasons behind food rationing, and the temporary wartime prohibition during World War I. Dr. Cooley also talks about the establishment of government food...
How Did Most Americans Feel About Entering World War I? 5

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How Did Most Americans Feel About Entering World War I?
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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...
How Did World War I Start? - Dr. Ryan Floyd - Episode 2 Careers In History Or Writing 27

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Careers In History Or Writing
Episode 27
For anyone interested in pursuing a career in history, or writing, then this video is for you! Experts who participated in Lander University's World War I Symposium share insight for those interested...
How Did World War I Affect Upstate South Carolina? 15

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How Did World War I Affect Upstate South Carolina?
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Dr. Courtney Tollison Hartness discusses how The Great War affected South Carolina's upstate economically, and how the conflict helped modernize the region.
How Did World War I Affect The South? 6

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How Did World War I Affect The South?
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Dr. Matthew Downs discusses how the lingering effects of the American Civil War shaped the attitudes of American southerners during World War I.
Civil Rights And The Great War 23

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Civil Rights And The Great War
Episode 23
Viewer Discretion Is Advised Dr. Kathryn Silva talks about how civil rights for African Americans progressed during World War I.
Woodrow Wilson's 14 Points And The League Of Nations 7

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Woodrow Wilson's 14 Points And The League Of Nations
Episode 7
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.
South Carolina's Roles During World War I 10

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South Carolina's Roles During World War I
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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.
On Writing "Our Country First" 16

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On Writing "Our Country First"
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Dr. Courtney Tollison Hartness talks about the research and writing process behind her upcoming book: Our Country First: The Making of a Southern City During the Progressive Era and The Great War.
Influential Civil Rights Leaders During World War I 24

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Influential Civil Rights Leaders During World War I
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Viewer Discretion Is Advised. Dr. Kathryn Silva discusses the life and legacy of several prominent civil rights leaders during the World War I era: Ida B. Wells, and W.E.B. Dubois.
How Did World War I Start? - Dr. Ryan Floyd - Episode 2 Resources To Learn More About The Great War 26

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Resources To Learn More About The Great War
Episode 26
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.
What Roles Did Women Serve In The World War I Era? - Dr. Kathryn Silva - Episode 20 On Writing Books And Articles 12

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On Writing Books And Articles
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Dr. Fritz Hamer discusses the types of sources he used for writing A Southern City Reborn: Charleston, Its Navy Yard and World War II, as well as Forward Together: South Carolinians in the Great War.
Lander University World War I Symposium 1

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Lander University World War I Symposium
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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...
Civil Rights And The Great War - Dr. Kathryn Silva - Episode 23 What Roles Did Women Serve In The World War I Era? 20

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What Roles Did Women Serve In The World War I Era?
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Dr. Kathryn Silva discusses how the trend of women leaving the house to find work took off in the early 1900's. Dr. Silva also analyzes how the lives of white women differentiated from the lives of...
How Did World War I Start? 2

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How Did World War I Start?
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Dr. M. Ryan Floyd discusses the events leading up to the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, which signaled the beginning of World War I.
1918 Flu Pandemic - Photo Gallery | History in a Nutshell

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1918 Flu Pandemic - Photo Gallery | History in a Nutshell
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View photos about the 1918 Pandemic in abroad, here in the states and South Carolina: Influenza Quarantine Sign Transcontinental Railroads Map H1N1 Flu Virus As Seen Through A Microscope Workers In A...
WWI Photo Gallery | History in a Nutshell

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WWI Photo Gallery | History in a Nutshell
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This photo gallery contains the following visuals: Map of Europe, 1914. Triple Entente Countries In Blue; Triple Alliance/Central Powers Countries In Red The Zimmerman Telegram The Evening World...
1918 Flu Pandemic In S.C. | History In A Nutshell 1

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1918 Flu Pandemic In S.C. | History In A Nutshell
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In January of 1918, a deadly H1N1 strain of Influenza called the "Spanish Flu" began sweeping across the globe. This flu, also known as "Strain A" or "Avian Flu", took its toll worldwide, infecting...
World War I Trivia Quiz | History in a Nutshell World War I | History In A Nutshell 1

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World War I | History In A Nutshell
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A brief video on World War I: how the war started, the U.S.' involvement, fighting the war, and the aftermath, with the Treaty of Versailles. *Important Note: Italy was originally a member of the...