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American history

LEARNING PLAN

American history

This comprehensive journey through American history provides essential context for understanding today's political and social landscape. Perfect for anyone seeking to deepen their knowledge of how America's past continues to shape its present, while gaining insight into diverse perspectives often overlooked in traditional narratives.

ByCommunity User
2 h 30 m
12 coursesUpdated 3 days ago
Benjamin FranklinFounding BrothersForging a Nation from Revolution12 sources

How This Learning Plan Was Made

This plan was crafted by BeFreed’s proprietary AI to help you learn American history with ease. It is curated from in-depth research on the topic and structured around the most effective learning journeys proven by BeFreed users.

Each episode delivers bite-sized, high-impact lessons distilled from world-class sources — bestselling books, research papers, and expert insights. Together, they form a sophisticated yet accessible path to mastering American history.

What You'll Learn

  • Understand America's founding principles from colonial times through the Revolutionary War
  • Analyze the causes and lasting impact of the Civil War and Reconstruction
  • Evaluate America's rise as a global power through world wars and social movements
  • Discover diverse perspectives and untold narratives in American history
  • Develop critical thinking skills to connect historical events to contemporary issues

Explore the early foundations of America from colonial times through the Revolutionary War and the establishment of a new government, understanding the principles and people that shaped the nation's birth.

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Benjamin Franklin

In-depth biography of America's founding father

12 m
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Founding Brothers

Pulitzer Prize-winning exploration of pivotal moments and relationships among America's Founding Fathers during the nation's formative years.

9 m
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Founding BrothersThe 1619 ProjectThe American War in AfghanistanDemocracy Awakening
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Forging a Nation from Revolution

Explore America's turbulent journey from declaring independence to establishing a constitutional republic, revealing how the fragile Confederation period ultimately led to a revolutionary new form of government.

17 m

Examine the deep divisions that led to America's bloodiest conflict, the Civil War, and the challenging Reconstruction period that followed, revealing how these events transformed the nation and continue to influence American society.

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Team of Rivals

Lincoln's cabinet and the Civil War

7 m
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12 Years a Slave

A free Black man's harrowing 12-year journey through slavery and survival.

10 m
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From #BlackLivesMatter to Black LiberationThe 1619 ProjectThe Demon of UnrestWe Were Eight Years in Power
10 sources
America's Unfinished Revolution

Explore Reconstruction's complex legacy as America attempted to rebuild after the Civil War—a period of unprecedented possibility for freed slaves that ultimately fell short, leaving patterns of inequality that continue to shape our nation today.

24 m

Trace America's emergence as a global superpower through world wars, social movements, and technological advancement, understanding how the nation's recent past has shaped its current position and ongoing challenges.

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The Soul of America

A historian's inspiring look at how America has overcome division and fear throughout its history to progress forward.

9 m
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A Patriot's History of the United States

America's untold story: heroic entrepreneurs shaping a proud nation's destiny.

10 m
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The 1619 ProjectFounding BrothersBenjamin Franklin7 Tipping Points That Saved the World
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America's Rise: A Young Nation's Journey

Explore how America transformed from indigenous civilizations and colonial outposts to global superpower in just a few centuries, examining the pivotal moments that shaped this unique democratic experiment.

12 m

Discover the stories and voices often overlooked in traditional American history, exploring how diverse experiences and untold narratives provide a more complete understanding of the nation's complex past.

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The 1619 Project

A groundbreaking reexamination of American history through the lens of slavery and its enduring impact on society.

10 m
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Roots

Epic journey through generations reveals America's painful, powerful racial history.

9 m
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The 1619 ProjectAn Indigenous Peoples' History of the United StatesA People’s History of the United StatesFrom #BlackLivesMatter to Black Liberation
12 sources
America's Hidden History Uncovered

Explore the uncomfortable truths of American history that textbooks omit—from slavery's economic impact to forgotten heroes of resistance—and discover how these suppressed narratives continue to shape our nation today.

21 m

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