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    Explore American history from colonization to the present. Understand key events, figures, and movements that shaped the nation.

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      University of Virginia

      The Modern World, Part Two: Global History since 1910

      Skills you'll gain: World History, International Relations, European History, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Cultural Sensitivity, Economics, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      American Museum of Natural History

      Marine Biology

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Environment, Environmental Issue, Anatomy, Science and Research, Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      559 reviews

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      Yale University

      The Making of Modern Ukraine

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, World History, European History, Political Sciences, Ancient History, Social Sciences, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Sociology, Socioeconomics, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Benjamin Franklin and His World

      Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Social Justice, Ethical Standards And Conduct, World History, Cultural Diversity, Journalism, International Relations, Public History, Political Sciences, Governance, Diplomacy

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tel Aviv University

      The History of Modern Israel - Part I: From an Idea to a State

      Skills you'll gain: World History, European History, Social Studies, International Relations, Political Sciences, Public Safety and National Security, Demography, Cultural Diversity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      809 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

      The American South: Its Stories, Music, and Art

      Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, Oral Expression, World History, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Performing Arts, Public History, Art History, Cultural Diversity

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      405 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Race and Cultural Diversity in American Life and History

      Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Social Sciences, Culture, Social Justice, World History, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Research, Policy Analysis, Immigration Law, Demography

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      301 reviews

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      Tel Aviv University

      The Holocaust - An Introduction (II): The Final Solution

      Skills you'll gain:

      4.9
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      662 reviews

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      University of Florida

      Music's Big Bang: The Genesis of Rock 'n' Roll

      Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, World Music, Culture

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      147 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      America Through Foreign Eyes

      Skills you'll gain: World History, Liberal Arts, International Relations, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Social Studies, Political Sciences, Economics, Sociology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      400 reviews

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      Wesleyan University

      History of Mental Illness

      Skills you'll gain: Psychiatry, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Psychology, Mental Health Therapies, Health Disparities, Cultural Diversity, Healthcare Ethics, Pharmaceuticals

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      144 reviews

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      Tel Aviv University

      The History of Modern Israel - Part II: Challenges of Israel as a sovereign state

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Immigration Law, Social Justice, Social Sciences, International Relations, World History, Socioeconomics, Culture, Political Sciences, Sociology, Diplomacy, Public History, Economic Development, Demography, Economics, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      342 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular american history courses

    • The Modern World, Part Two: Global History since 1910: University of Virginia
    • Marine Biology: American Museum of Natural History
    • The Making of Modern Ukraine: Yale University
    • Benjamin Franklin and His World: University of Pennsylvania
    • The History of Modern Israel - Part I: From an Idea to a State: Tel Aviv University
    • The American South: Its Stories, Music, and Art: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    • Race and Cultural Diversity in American Life and History: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • The Holocaust - An Introduction (II): The Final Solution: Tel Aviv University
    • Music's Big Bang: The Genesis of Rock 'n' Roll: University of Florida
    • America Through Foreign Eyes: Rice University

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