Explore the rich tapestry of American immigration in this 30-minute documentary episode. Delve into the massive migration patterns of diverse ethnic groups to the United States through compelling interviews with descendants and stunning geographical imagery. Discover how America was populated, from the rebuilding of San Francisco's Chinatown to Mennonite wheat farmers in Kansas. Learn about America's first pharmacist battling yellow fever, cowboy skills in Texas, and Scandinavian loggers in Oregon. Uncover the stories of Quaker settlers in Pennsylvania, innovative musical machines, and the challenges faced on the Oregon Trail. Gain insights into the development of New California and the Battle of Port Gibson. Commemorate Memorial Day by understanding the facts behind America's promise as a land of opportunity for immigrants from around the world.
Overview
Syllabus
America: Promised Land: Rebuilding San Francisco’s Chinatown | History.
America: Promised Land: Mennonite Migrants Bring Wheat to Kansas | History.
America: Promised Land: America’s First Pharmacist Fights Yellow Fever | History.
America: Promised Land - Cowboy Skills in Texas (Bonus) | History.
America: Promised Land - The Battle of Port Gibson (Bonus) | History.
America: Promised Land - Scandinavian Loggers in Oregon (Bonus) | History.
America: Promised Land: Quaker Migrants Thrive in Pennsylvania | History.
America: Promised Land - John McTammany's Musical Machines (Bonus) | History.
America: Promised Land - Sneak Peek | May 29th 9/8c | History.
America: Promised Land - The New California | May 29th 9/8c | History.
America: Promised Land - Oregon Trail | May 29th 9/8c | History.
America: Promised Land | Memorial Day | History.
America: Promised Land - Know The Facts | Memorial Day | History.
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