How do we make a "sound judgment" in a culturally diverse society? How do we know the best path to follow in an interdependent world? These stories, based on social-studies, help us to understand that personal and environmental relationships impact our lives and our world.
The director Murnau bases his character Nosferatu on Stoker's Dracula.
Tammany Hall begins as a place to help immigrants arriving in New York City but becomes corrupt with crooked politicians using their power to swindle ...
Seeing the potential for bootlegging when the alcohol ban takes effect, rival gangs kill each other to claim their share of the business.
Giuseppi Garibaldi, a native of the Piedmont region of Italy, was instrumental in bringing the southern Italian states into the unification process.
Americans have to ration gasoline, because the military needs it.
Alexander wants a fair fight with Darius, but before he can kill him, Darius' own army assassinates Darius.
Within two months of the Treaty of Paris, Washington resigns as Commander-in-Chief of America's military.
George Jung and Carlos Lehder import most of the cocaine in the US during the late 70s and 80s.
Colonials do not want to pay taxes to Britain since they elect no members of Parliament.
The police catch George again, and he makes deals against Lehder and Manuel Noreiga. Pablo Escobar walks away.
In prison, George learns about cocaine from Carlos, then makes a lot of money selling it, and becomes an addict.
Pablo Escobar heads the Medellin Cartel. George describes Pablo's influence in the cocaine industry.
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