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Mini-Lecture: The Origins of the Modern Environmental Movement in the US

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Elsa Devienne’s mini-lecture broadens understanding of twentieth century American history through the framework of environmental history, including the history of Earth Day.

This mini-lecture could be used to compliment the A Level History syllabus. For more guidance on how to engage with this material, see our How-To Guide for Mini-Lectures.

You find a transcription for this mini-lecture here:

Alongside this lecture, Elsa has created an accompanying resource worksheet:

Are you interested in producing a mini-lecture for this series? Email development@baas.ac.uk for more information.

This resources presented as part of the Bridging the Resource Gap project, funded by the British Association of American Studies and the US Embassy.