Examen de Ciudadania (Citizenship Quiz in Spanish)
Interactives (2)
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Citizenship Quiz
Citizenship QuizInteractive
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Examen de Ciudadania (Citizenship Quiz in Spanish)
Examen de Ciudadania (Citizenship Quiz in Spanish)Interactive
Videos (25)
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The Statue of Liberty
The Statue of LibertyVideo Clip (3:12)
Video Clip (3:12)
What do the Eiffel Tower and the Statue of Liberty have in common?
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Deconstructing History: Statue of Liberty
Deconstructing History: Statue of LibertyVideo Clip (1:29)
Video Clip (1:29)
How many steps are there to the crown of the Statue of Liberty? Find out that and other facts and figures about America's most recognizable symbol of freedom.
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Taking the Citizenship Oath
Taking the Citizenship OathVideo Clip (2:09)
Video Clip (2:09)
The History Channel tells us what it's like to take the oath.
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Faces of America
Faces of AmericaVideo Clip (2:26)
Video Clip (2:26)
Prominent Americans talk about what makes America unique.
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Statue of Liberty Unknown
Statue of Liberty UnknownVideo Clip (3:40)
Video Clip (3:40)
Did you know the Statue of Liberty was built to withstand hurricane-force winds with copper skin less than two pennies thick? And that's not all you may not know about this American icon.
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Jacob Riis
Jacob RiisVideo Clip (2:07)
Video Clip (2:07)
Learn how photographer Jacob Riis changed the lives of New York Citiy's poor by exposing how they were forced to live.
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What Does it Mean to Be an American Citizen?
What Does it Mean to Be an American Citizen?Video Clip (2:32)
Video Clip (2:32)
The History Channel shares what it's really like to be an American.
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Detained at Ellis Island
Detained at Ellis IslandVideo Clip (1:54)
Video Clip (1:54)
Immigrants detained on Ellis Island for legal or medical reasons spent a night in the Ferry Building. Hear the stories of those who lived this through unforgettable experience.
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Arrival at Ellis Island
Arrival at Ellis IslandVideo Clip (3:44)
Video Clip (3:44)
Seen from inbound ships, the Statue of Liberty was an emotional welcome for immigrants coming to America. Hear from those who remember their first glimpse of this symbol of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
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Building the Erie Canal
Building the Erie CanalVideo Clip (2:39)
Video Clip (2:39)
Opened in 1825, the Erie Canal was one of the most extraordinary engineering feats of the 19th century, connecting eastern ports and manufacturing with the rest of the country.
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Ellis Island In Pictures
Ellis Island In PicturesVideo Clip (2:23)
Video Clip (2:23)
Experience Ellis Island from the viewfinder of photographer Stephen Wilkes, who spent years photo documenting the historic site.
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The Ferry Building on Ellis Island
The Ferry Building on Ellis IslandVideo Clip (2:18)
Video Clip (2:18)
The Ferry Building was the starting point for new Americans on Ellis Island. Those who passed inspection waited there for boats to Manhattan and New Jersey. Explore this landmark of history, now totally restored.
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Transcontinental Railroad
Transcontinental RailroadVideo Clip (3:27)
Video Clip (3:27)
Find out how the transcontinental railroad transformed America into one nation.
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Preparing for the U.S. Citizenship Exam
Preparing for the U.S. Citizenship ExamVideo Clip (3:12)
Video Clip (3:12)
The History Channel shares some stories of the citizenship test.
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Importance of the Citizenship Exam
Importance of the Citizenship ExamVideo Clip (2:23)
Video Clip (2:23)
Why take the citizenship test? The History Channel tells us why.
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Hurdles to Citizenship on Ellis Island
Hurdles to Citizenship on Ellis IslandVideo Clip (2:05)
Video Clip (2:05)
The road to America passed through Ellis Island, but there were a few hurdles to clear before passage was granted. In addition to a medical exam, there was a bit of a pop quiz. Could you pass the test?
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The Dark Underbelly of Ellis Island
The Dark Underbelly of Ellis IslandVideo Clip (2:59)
Video Clip (2:59)
The spirit of Ellis Island is captured in Stephen Wilkes' book of photographs entitled "Ghosts of Freedom." Wilkes spent over five years photographing Ellis Island, where both of his grandparents came to America.
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Immigrants Landing at Ellis Island
Immigrants Landing at Ellis IslandVideo Clip (1:46)
Video Clip (1:46)
Immigrants arrive at Ellis Island in 1903.
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Entering Ellis Island
Entering Ellis IslandVideo Clip (2:14)
Video Clip (2:14)
Footage of immigrants entering Ellis Island in 1906.
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The Light of Ellis Island
The Light of Ellis IslandVideo Clip (1:51)
Video Clip (1:51)
The light of Ellis Island is infused with history and emotion. Photographer Stephen Wilkes, creator of the book "Ghosts of Freedom," describes the inspiration of the many souls who passed through this historic venue.
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The Ellis Island Hospital
The Ellis Island HospitalVideo Clip (3:09)
Video Clip (3:09)
The south side of Ellis Island featured a public health hospital where about 10 percent of immigrants would have to go for further medical inspection. The Ellis Island hospital was also the birthplace of 355 babies.
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The Industrial Revolution
The Industrial RevolutionVideo Clip (2:33)
Video Clip (2:33)
Beginning in the 19th century, advances in manufacturing revolutionize the American way of life.
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The Ellis Island Medical Inspection
The Ellis Island Medical InspectionVideo Clip (2:56)
Video Clip (2:56)
Upon arrival at Ellis Island, potential immigrants had to undergo medical screening. Most passed, but some didn't. Find out what happened to those who were not in the best of health.
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Theodore Roosevelt's Presidency
Theodore Roosevelt's PresidencyVideo Clip (3:01)
Video Clip (3:01)
Trace Theodore Roosevelt's legacy of reforming deplorable labor conditions and preserving the American landscape.
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The Fight to End Child Labor
The Fight to End Child LaborVideo Clip (1:39)
Video Clip (1:39)
In a History of the Holidays video, discover how unions put an end to child labor in factories during the early 1900's, along with excessive hours and pay cuts.
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