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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!

Grades 5-12

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

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 The California Gold Rush | History In A Nutshell

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The California Gold Rush | History In A Nutshell
The date of January 24, 1848 started out as a typical work day for carpenter James W. Marshall, who was tasked with constructing a water-powered sawmill in Coloma, California. While digging a channel...
The California Gold Rush Trivia Quiz | History In A Nutshell

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The California Gold Rush Trivia Quiz | History In A Nutshell
This quiz tests your knowledge on one of the most significant chapters in western expansion in the U.S. – The California Gold Rush! The Discovery of gold in the late 1840’s transformed California into...
Who Was Sacagawea? | History In A Nutshell

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Who Was Sacagawea? | History In A Nutshell
Note for educators regarding Sacagawea: According to scholars, the pronunciation of Sacagawea as Sak-a-JA-wee-ah is incorrect. The more historically correct way to pronounce her name is with a hard G-...