Turning Points in American History

1654 Yearning to Breathe Free—Immigration

Documentary Jun 17, 2011 29 min The Great Courses Signature Collection

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S1 E4: One of the most symbolic expressions of the idea that all are welcome in America took place in 1654, when the Dutch West India Company allowed Jews from Brazil to settle in New Amsterdam. Learn why this seemingly unlikely turning point is a gateway to understanding immigration as a central theme in American history.

Documentary Jun 17, 2011 29 min The Great Courses Signature Collection

TV-PG

Information

Released: 2011
Run Time: 29 min
Rated: TV-PG

Languages

Original Audio: English
Audio: English (AAC), English (United States)
Subtitles: English (CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.