Just the facts learning series

Examines the successes and failures of some of the pioneering mariners who set out from Spain and Portugal beginning in the mid-fifteenth century to establish trade routes and explore new worlds.

Scholars discuss the history, meaning, and significance of the U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the subsequent constitutional amendments.

Presents an introduction to the structure and function of each of the three branches of the U.S. government, including the executive, legislative, and judicial, and features comments from elected officials.

Traces the history of the Scientific Revolution, discussing the factors that gave rise to scientific discovery, examining advances in various areas of science, and introducing some of the pioneers of the field.

Contains four clips about John Steinbeck's novel, focusing on context, characters, themes, and writing style.

Chronicles the history of the American Civil War, and includes archival photographs and illustrations.

Explores the latter half of the Scientific Revolution, looking at how Europe emerged from church domination to accept scientific truth and introducing some of the pioneers of science.

Contains four programs that examine cultural, social, and economic changes that occurred in the United States at specific periods in history, including the Gilded Age of the late nineteenth century, the Great Depression of the 1930s, the Roaring Twenties, and the Progressive Era of the early twentieth century.