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A history of Hispanic achievement in America / written by Mark Reeder, Nicki Gonzales ; producers, Mark Reeder, Nicki Gonzales ; director, Ron C. Meyer ; produced by Centre Communications, Inc.

Format Video (DVD)
Publication InfoNew York, NY : Ambrose Video, ©2006.
Description4 videodiscs (237 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Subject(s)
Other author/creatorReeder, Mark.
Other author/creatorGonzales, Nicki.
Other author/creatorMeyer, Ronald C.
Other author/creatorLópez, Patricia.
Other author/creatorKeasley, Alphonse.
Other author/creatorCentre Communications.
Other author/creatorAmbrose Video Publishing.
Contents Vol. 1. 1492-1719 (Running time: 62 min.) : Spain comes to the new world. Spanish American exploration and colonization -- Vol. 2. 1720-1847 (Running time: 56 min.) : Spanish Americans move toward independence. A new Hispanic identity emerges -- Vol. 3. 1848-1959 (Running time 60 min.) : Hispanics become United States citizens. Hispanics become an American minority -- Vol. 4. 1959 - 2007 (Running time 59 min.) : Emergence of a unique Hispanic culture. Era of the Hispanic American hero begins.
Contents Extra historical documents: 1819 treaty between Spain and the United States -- 1848 treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo -- List of Columbus's crew -- 1836 Texas Declaration of Independence -- 1898 Treaty Ending Spanish American War -- 1986 An Act to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Abstract A History of Hispanic Achievement in America is a story that began more than 500 years ago when Christopher Columbus stepped onto the fertile shores of "the New World." It is a story rich with the stunning achievements, heroic exploits, ceaseless courage and the remarkable discoveries of Hispanic immigrants from all over the world. From the American Revolutionary War to the War in Iraq, Hispanic Americans have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. HIspanices have contributed to the expansion West, and to advancements in medicine, science, politics, sports, entertainment, journalism, education, civil rights and all facets of American society.
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General noteBonus materials: Teacher's guide, blackline master quizzes, a photo gallery of Hispanic Americans, maps, a timeline of Hispanic achievement.
CreditsEditor, Kenney James; original music, David Arkenstone.
Performer Host, Patricia Lopez; narrator, Alphonse Keasley.
Technical detailsDVD.
Technical detailsSystem requirements: Adobe Acrobat for extra historical documents.
LanguageClosed-captioned for the hearing impaired ; Spanish subtitles.
Genre/formVideodiscs (DVD)
Genre/formDocumentary films.
Genre/formVideo recordings for the hearing impaired.
UPC 739815003288

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