Describes the history of the Spanish missions in California and their effect on the life of the Indians there.

A description of the 1876 Battle of the Little Bighorn, in which Sioux Indians defeated General Custer's forces, as well as the events leading up to the confontation and its impact afterwards.

Describes the experience of immigrants on Ellis Island, where arrivals to the United States were inspected, processed, and introduced to a life in a new country.

Tells the story of nine young men and their struggle to prove their innocence, and explains the role of the United States Supreme Court in upholding the civil rights of African Americans.

Describes the causes, events, and aftermath of the battle between the Texans and the Mexicans at the Alamo on March 6, 1836.

Tells the story of the Scopes trial and introduces the colorful charcters involved in the event. Explains why the confrontation between traditional religious teachings and modern science became such an important issue and examines later decisions made by the U.S. Supreme Court to tackle the problem.