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Battle of Fort Sumter Anniversary
April 12 marks the anniversary of the start of the American Civil War in 1861.
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Why Are Army Bombers on an Aircraft Carrier?
The Doolittle Raiders made history on April 18, 1942 when they bombed Japan. - Embedded Video LinkImage
Honoring Native American Code Talkers
Native American Code Talkers played a crucial role in the allied victory in World War II. - Embedded Video LinkImage
The History of the Jack-O-Lantern
Learn about where the tradition of carving faces into pumpkins for Halloween came from! - Embedded Video LinkImage
Was Lieutenant Dixon Destined to Command the H.L. Hunley?
Was Lt. Dixon destined to command the H.L. Hunley after surviving a gunshot wound? - Embedded Video LinkImage
Where Did The Name Halloween Come From?
Learn where the name Halloween came from! - Embedded Video LinkImage
Why Do We Like to Tell Scary Stories on Halloween?
One of the possible origins of telling ghost stories on Halloween ties to ancient Celts!
About History in a Nutshell
History in a Nutshell is a series that explains historical events in layman's terms. Produced by Knowitall.org, a K-12 website owned and managed by South Carolina ETV.
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Quizzes
The California Gold Rush Trivia Quiz | History In A Nutshell
This quiz tests your knowledge on one of the most significant chapters in western expansion in the U.S. – The California Gold Rush! The Discovery of gold in the...
Extras
Battle of Fort Sumter Anniversary | History in a Nutshell Extra
April 12 marks the anniversary of the beginning of the American Civil War, in Charleston, S.C. in 1861. South Carolina became the first state to secede from the...
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Knowitall features a wide assortment of media assets, created by South Carolina ETV with a variety of partners for preK-12. The content has been optimized for tablets and mobile devices for one-to-one learning.
