Bedste Matt Witts-podcasts (2024)

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Chapter 23 Lesson Government and the Economy 1:05:14

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Section 1: The Role of Government Free enterprise is the freedom of individuals and businesses to operate and compete with a minimum of government interference or regulation. In order to encourage competition and prevent monopolies, governments take steps to regulate economies. Section 2: Measuring the Economy An economic system is the way a societ…

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Chapter 22 Lesson Business and Labor 1:06:49

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Section 1: Types of Businesses Market economies rest upon the fundamental principle of individual freedom for consumers, producers, and workers. The three basic types of business organizations in the United States are sole proprietorship, partnership, and corporation. Section 2: The American Labor Force Market economies rest upon the fundamental pr…

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Chapter 21 Lesson_Demand and Supply 1:29:50

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Two forces work together in markets to establish prices for all the goods and services we buy. They are demand—the desire, willingness, and ability to buy a good or service, and supply—the quantities of a good or service that producers are willing to sell at all possible market prices. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh…

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Chapter 20 Lesson_Personal Finance and Economics 1:05:48

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Whatever goals or dreams you may have, the way you live your life will be determined, at least in part, by your relationship to money: how you get it and how you use it. The opportunities you create for yourself are greatly affected by the money habits you form when you are young. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ma…

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Chapter 19 Lesson_The American Economy 1:05:34

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An economic system is a set of rules that governs what goods and services to produce, how to produce them, and for whom they are produced. In this chapter, you will learn how the economic system of the United States answers these questions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-witt/support…

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Chapter 18 Lesson_What is Economics? 28:22

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As American citizens, we live in a land of economic opportunity. Our economy provides us with a great variety of jobs, goods, and services. The United States has a free enterprise system under which consumers and producers make the major economic decisions. We can contribute to the nation’s economic success by taking advantage of economic opportuni…

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Chapter 17 Lesson_Citizenship and the Internet 1:07:05

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In a democracy, citizens must be willing to take part in civic life. The Internet increases the opportunities to do just that. Accessing the Internet promises to strengthen democracy, but it may also present serious challenges to democracy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-witt/support…

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Chapter 16 Lesson_Civil and Criminal Law 57:25

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When is a legal issue a criminal problem, and when is it a civil problem? Civil law concerns disputes between two or more individuals or between individuals and the government. In criminal law, by contrast, the government charges someone with a crime and is always the prosecutor. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mat…

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Chapter 15 Lesson_Legal Rights and Responsibilities 1:05:13

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The Constitution and the Bill of Rights contain important provisions, or laws, safeguarding the rights of Americans. In return, our system of laws gives American citizens a number of responsibilities. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-witt/support

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Chapter 14 Lesson_Local Government and Finances 33:19

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Local governments are the governments closest and most accessible to you. They provide citizens with basic services such as education; fire and police protection; and water, sewage, and sanitation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-witt/support

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Chapter 11 Lesson_Influencing Government 48:20

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In America, different groups of people hold many different viewpoints. Some groups form to try to persuade government officials to support their views. These groups are exercising the important rights of freedom of speech and assembly. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-witt/support…

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Chapter 10 Lesson_Voting and Elections 1:02:08

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The right to vote is a major responsibility of citizenship. By voting, citizens can influence all levels of government as well as the laws under which we live. Yet many Americans do not exercise this fundamental right and responsibility of our democratic way of life. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-witt/suppor…

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Chapter 9 Lesson_Political Parties and Politics 45:14

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The Constitution makes no mention of political parties, but the first ones formed during the early years of the republic. Today, the United States has several political parties, although two—the Democrats and the Republicans—dominate American politics. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-witt/support…

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Chapter 8 Lesson_The Judicial Branch 1:15:09

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What would our country be without a judicial system or a way of enforcing our laws? The courts see to it that our nation’s laws are justly applied. They also interpret the laws that protect the rights the Constitution guarantees. As you read this chapter, think about how the federal court system developed. --- Support this podcast: https://podcaste…

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Chapter 7 Lesson_The Executive Branch 1:05:32

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The Framers did not state specifically in the Constitution what the role of the president should be. The nation’s first president, George Washington, established many traditions that shaped the presidency. Every president since Washington has followed and built upon these traditions, refining the president’s role within the government. --- Support …

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Chapter 6 Lesson_The Legislative Branch 1:20:27

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Our nation’s Constitution gives the power to make laws to the legislative branch. Citizens participate in the lawmaking process by expressing their views to Congress. Find out what legislation is pending in Congress and your representatives’ positions on the issues. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-witt/support…

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Chapter 5 Lesson_Citizenship and Government in a Democracy 38:34

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As citizens, we are free to exercise our rights. In return we are expected to fulfill certain duties and responsibilities. By doing so, we help ensure that our government will be effective in serving our needs and protecting our rights. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-witt/support…

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Chapter 4 Lesson_The Bill of Rights 1:16:29

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Americans have the right to speak out on issues and make their feelings known. The Bill of Rights—the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution—guarantees certain basic rights to all Americans. Among the most important is freedom of speech. It guarantees that people will not be punished for stating their beliefs even if most people disagree with…

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Chapter 3 Lesson The Constitution 1:08:40

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The Constitution outlines the ideals of American government and describes how they should be achieved. It tells you what your rights and privileges are. The Constitution affects you, your family, and your friends as much today as it affected those who wrote it more than 200 years ago. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sho…

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U.S. 2 Epilogue Lesson_Women in the Workforce 16:03

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For American History 2: Modern American History --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-witt/support

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Chapter 02 Lesson_Roots of American Democracy 1:24:38

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For Civics/Economics --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-witt/support

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Chapter 01 Lesson_The American People 1:36:39

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For Civics/Ecnomics --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-witt/support

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Chapter 17 Lecture_The Transformation of the Trans-Mississippi West, 1860–1900 1:09:45

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Lesson for HIST 132 Modern American History --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-witt/support

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Chapter 16 Lecture_Reconstruction and Resistance, 1865–1877 1:36:49

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Reunion was successful, but the intensity of the effort required to achieve it caused many Americans later to reject the social and economic Reconstruction of the 1860s. It was perceived as a failure. More recently many scholars have called Reconstruction a democratic experiment that failed because it did not go far enough in reform, especially lan…

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U.S. 2 Epilogue Lesson_The War on Terrorism 49:21

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On the morning of September 11, 2001, two airliners crashed into the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City and a third smashed into a section of the Pentagon near Washington, D.C. A fourth airliner crashed in a field in the Pennsylvania countryside. Nineteen Arab terrorists had hijacked the four planes and used them as missiles in …

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U.S. 2 Epilogue Lesson_Tough Choices About Social Security 5:34

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How can Social Security be reformed so that it will have enough money to pay retirees? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-witt/support

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U.S. 2 Epilogue Lesson_The Debate over Immigration 33:27

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Should new laws restrict or expand immigration? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-witt/support

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U.S. 2 Epilogue Lesson_The Conservation Controversy 1:28:28

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Can the nation balance conservation with economic progress? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-witt/support

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U.S. 2 Epilogue Lesson_The Communications Revolution 26:25

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Can information on the Internet be both reliable and accessible? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-witt/support

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U.S. 2 Epilogue Lesson_Issues in Education 36:33

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How can a country guarantee equal education for all? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-witt/support

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U.S. 2 Epilogue Lesson_Iraq_Confronting a Dictator 28:26

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How should the United States deal with dangerous dictators? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-witt/support

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U.S. 2 Epilogue Lesson_Curing the Health Care System 43:20

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How should medical coverage for the uninsured be funded? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-witt/support

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U.S. 2 Epilogue Lesson_Crime and Safety 44:12

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Will tougher gun control laws reduce the incidence of crime? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-witt/support

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U.S. 2 Epilogue Lesson_Breaking the Cycle of Poverty 41:54

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Who has the responsibility for helping the poor? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-witt/support

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U.S. 2 Chapter 34 Lesson_The United States in Today's World 2:16:37

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Advances in technology and high hopes for the global economy are marred by White House scandals and terrorism, including attacks on the World Trade Center that kill thousands. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-witt/support

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U.S. Chapter 32 Lesson_An Age of Limits 1:54:28

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President Nixon reaches out to Communist nations, but leaves office disgraced by the Watergate scandal. His successors face a sluggish economy, environmental concerns, and a revolution in Iran. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-witt/support

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U.S. Chapter 31 Lesson_An Era of Social Change 1:22:34

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Latinos, Native Americans, and women seek equality in American society. The ideals and lifestyles of the counterculture challenge the values and priorities of mainstream society. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-witt/support

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U.S. 2 Chapter 30 Lesson_The Vietnam War Years 2:44:45

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The United States becomes locked in a military stalemate in Southeast Asia. U.S. forces withdraw after a decade of heavy war casualties abroad and assassinations and antiwar demonstrations at home. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-witt/support

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U.S. 2 Chapter 29 Lesson_Civil Rights 1:29:25

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Activism, new legislation, and the Supreme Court advance equal rights for African Americans. But disagreements among civil rights groups lead to a violent period for the civil rights movement. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-witt/support

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U.S. 2 Chapter 28 Lesson_Kennedy and the Cold War 1:06:21

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President John F. Kennedy’s efforts to confront the Soviet Union and address social ills are cut short by his assassination. President Lyndon B. Johnson spearheads civil rights legislation and declares a “war on poverty.” --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-witt/support…

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U.S. 2 Chapter 27 Lesson_The Post War Boom 1:15:44

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Many Americans enjoy new material comforts and new forms of entertainment during the post-war economic boom. Yet racial gaps remain, and millions continue to live in poverty. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-witt/support

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U.S. 2 Chapter 26 Lesson_Cold War Conflicts 1:20:18

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The Cold War and the danger of nuclear war define international affairs, especially after the Korean War. Fear of communism in the U.S. leads to accusations against innocent citizens. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-witt/support

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U.S. 2 Chapter 25 Lesson_The United States in World War II 1:39:29

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The U.S. helps lead the Allies to victory in World War II, but only after dropping atomic bombs on Japan. American veterans discover new economic opportunities, but also simmering social tensions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-witt/support

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U.S. 2 Chapter 24 Lesson_World War Looms 2:16:01

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Germany invades neighboring countries and launches the Holocaust—the systematic killing of millions of Jews and other “non-Aryans.” The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor ushers the U.S. into World War II. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-witt/support

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U.S. 2 Chapter 23 Lesson_The New Deal 2:25:56

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President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal programs stimulate the economy and the arts. The New Deal leaves a lasting, yet controversial mark on American government. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-witt/support

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U.S. 2 Chapter 22 Lesson_The Great Depression Begins 1:19:52

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An economic crisis grips the nation during the Great Depression. President Herbert Hoover’s conservative response to the nation’s problems costs him many supporters. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-witt/support

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U.S. 2 Chapter 21 Lesson_Life in the Roaring Twenties 1:28:33

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Americans confront changes in society as women enter new roles and the mass media gains a growing audience. The Harlem Renaissance signals the flourishing of African-American culture. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-witt/support

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U.S. 2 Chapter 20 Lesson_The Politics of the Roaring Twenties 1:41:19

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The United States seeks postwar normality and isolation. The standard of living soars amid labor unrest, immigration quotas, and the scandals of the Harding administration. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-witt/support

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U.S. 2 Chapter 19 Lesson_The First World War 2:17:53

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Domestic life is greatly affected as the U.S. helps the Allies achieve victory in World War I. The Treaty of Versailles punishes Germany, but is never ratified by the U.S. Senate. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-witt/support

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U.S. 2 Chapter 18 Lesson_U.S. Imperialism 1:22:31

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Global competition prompts the United States to expand its influence and territory, engage in conflicts around the globe, and build the Panama Canal. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-witt/support

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