Drive Thru American History
The Discovery: Columbus and the New World (#101)
Investigates the “confluence of events” that resulted in Columbus’ discovery of America. In a broad sweep of history, he connects Marco Polo’s writings to Kublai Khan, to the siege of Constantinople, to the closure of the Silk Road, and finally to the need to discover new trade routes to India and China. [25 minutes]
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Information For Teachers
- Grade Levels
- 6-8, 9-12
- Curricular Areas
- Social Studies
- Series Length
- 10 episodes
- Average Episode Length
- 23 minutes
- Record Rights
- Recording/duplication allowed as long as IPTV broadcasts the series. If you miss the broadcast, contact your AEA for copies.
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Series Description: This award-winning series explores the discovery and founding of America. Visit Christopher Columbus’ birthplace in Italy and the place in Spain where he set sail for America. From there through the Revolutionary War and the beginnings of a nation, these programs provide a fast paced drive through history that’s just plain “ cool.”
All Upcoming Episodes
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The Pilgrims of New England (#102)
Recalls the Pilgrims’ decision to leave England and find a place free from religious persecution and traces the Pilgrim exodus to Amsterdam, to Leiden, and finally to America where a land patent... [18 minutes]
- Wed, June 19, 2:00 AM on IPTV
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William Penn & Pennsylvania (#105)
At Pennsbury Manor viewers learn of William Penn’s upbringing in England and that the King of England granted Penn the largest land charter ever given, hoping that other Quakers would follow Penn... [17 minutes]
- Wed, June 19, 2:18 AM on IPTV
Past Episodes
These episodes of Drive Thru American History aired in the last few months on Iowa Public Television.
- New Jersey and the Revolutionary War (#110)
- New York and the Revolutionary War (#109)
- Virginia's Founding Fathers: Washington, Jefferson (#108)
- Jamestown and Yorktown (#107)
- Kosciuszko, Von Steuben & The Revolutionary War (#106)
- Philadelphia and the Founding Fathers (#104)
- Boston & The Beginnings of the Revolution (#103)
- The Discovery: Columbus and the New World (#101)
- William Penn & Pennsylvania (#105)
- The Pilgrims of New England (#102)