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The Lewis and Clark Expedition (1:07)

From the Archives of Discovery: In 1803, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark set out to find an all-water route through the United States to the Pacific Ocean. Learn more about the Lewis and Clark expedition in this video.

The Colonial Frontier: Don Juan de Onate (3:17)

Don Juan de Onate launched a campaign in New Mexico that was largely unsuccessful.

Lewis and Clark: Building History (3:52)

Sacagawea's descendants come to say goodbye.

Colonizing the US West: John Augustus Sutter (2:20)

Students learn about the influential California pioneer, including his travels and business acquisitions.

Colonizing the US West: Lewis and Clark (2:14)

Students learn about the famous Lewis and Clark Expedition, including the arrival at the Pacific Ocean and the building of Fort Clatsop.

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Assignment Discovery: Lewis and Clark Expedition (1:11)

In 1803, President Thomas Jefferson ordered two men, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, to travel west to learn about the land west of the Mississippi River. Learn more about these explorers in this video from Discovery Channel's "Assignment... More »

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Assignment Discovery: The Alamo (2:01)

An old Spanish mission in Texas called the Alamo became the site for a major battle in 1836. Learn more about this battle on Discovery Channel's "Assignment Discovery."

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Assignment Discovery: Immigrant Strikes (1:59)

Immigrants came to the United States from all over Europe and ended up working 60-hour weeks in sweat shop factories. These severe conditions led to strikes. Learn more in Discovery Channel's, "Assignment Discovery."

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Assignment Discovery: Alamo Calls for Help (2:21)

Before the Mexican army attacked, the American forces barricaded at the Alamo tried to call for help from a neighboring American fort. Their request went unanswered. Learn more on Discovery Channel's "Assignment Discovery."

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Assignment Discovery: The Beginning of Lewis and Clark (2:32)

The Louisiana Purchase of 1803 doubled the size of the United States. As a result, President Jefferson ordered an expedition to explore this unknown land. Learn about Lewis and Clark and their exploration with Discovery Channel's "Assignment... More »

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