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America

Season 1 Episode 11: The Promise Fulfilled and the Promise Broken

The next episode delves into the 1920s, exploring the intricate relationships between life, prosperity, and politics that culminate in the Great Depression and the rise of the New Deal.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 The First Impact

1. The First Impact

Aired: Nov 12, 1972

Alistair Cooke reminisces about his initial experiences in America, recalling...

Episode 2 The New Found Land

2. The New Found Land

Aired: Nov 19, 1972

Spanish colonization in the west and French settlement in the east take diver...

Episode 3 Home From Home

3. Home From Home

Aired: Nov 26, 1972

The early 16th and 17th centuries saw English dissenters and adventurers esta...

Episode 4 Making a Revolution

4. Making a Revolution

Aired: Dec 3, 1972

The next episode delves into the pivotal War of Independence, showcasing the ...

Episode 5 Inventing a Nation

5. Inventing a Nation

Aired: Dec 10, 1972

The next episode delves into the nation's roots, examining the Constitution a...

Episode 6 Gone West

6. Gone West

Aired: Dec 17, 1972

American pioneers embark on a trailblazing journey from Daniel Boone to the "...

Episode 9 Money on the Land

9. Money on the Land

Aired: Jan 7, 1972

The next episode delves into the swift growth of business and technology, rev...

Episode 10 The Huddled Masses

10. The Huddled Masses

Aired: Jan 14, 1973

The next episode delves into the far-reaching impacts of mass immigration on ...

Episode 12 The Arsenal

12. The Arsenal

Aired: Jan 28, 1973

The next episode delves into the United States' dramatic shift from a hesitan...

Appearances

Info about America

Network: BBC Two

Production Countries: United Kingdom, United States

Genres:Documentary, History