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<div>1918 Flu Pandemic in S.C.</div>
1918 Flu Pandemic in S.C.

In January of 1918, a deadly H1N1 strain of Influenza called the "Spanish Flu" began sweeping across the globe.

<div>History In A Nutshell</div>
History In A Nutshell

Short, sweet, and to the point - Join our cartoon host as he takes viewers on journeys through significant historical events in world history!

<div>Persian Gulf War</div>
Persian Gulf War

This edition of History in a Nutshell explores the reasons behind Saddam Hussein's invasion of Kuwait, and the process behind the Coalition's response to Saddam's aggression.

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The Invasion of Poland

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The Invasion of Poland

Students will understand the influence of dictators in Europe and the role European Nations played in World War II.

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Persian Gulf War, Part 4
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Saddam Hussein’s elite Republican Guard forces were on the run from American and British Army armored divisions. After the allied victory at the Battle of Medina Ridge, Saddam was afraid that the...
Persian Gulf War, Part 3 3

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Persian Gulf War, Part 3
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The United States and the United Nations responded quickly to Saddam Hussein’s invasion of Kuwait. With multiple United Nations sanctions, and chances to leave, Saddam refused to withdraw his military...
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Persian Gulf War, Part 2
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Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein earned notoriety for his brutal suppression of political dissidents, oppression of Kurds living in northern Iraq, and his desire for nuclear weapons. World criticism did...
Persian Gulf War, Part 1 1

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Persian Gulf War, Part 1
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Saddam Hussein instigated the Persian Gulf War with his invasion of Iraq’s next door neighbor Kuwait on August 2, 1990. The introductory segment of this edition of History In A Nutshell sets the stage...
The Persian Gulf War Vocabulary Terms | History In A Nutshell

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The Persian Gulf War Vocabulary Terms | History In A Nutshell
Allied Coalition: A group of over 35 nations which took part in the liberation of Kuwait after invasion by Iraqi military forces under Saddam Hussein. Colin Powell: Chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs...
Persian Gulf War Photo Gallery | History In A Nutshell

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Persian Gulf War Photo Gallery | History In A Nutshell
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Allied Coalition Logo Saddam Hussein, the President of Iraq during the Persian Gulf War President George H.W. Bush, 41st President of the U.S. Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah - Emir of Kuwait King...