{"product_id":"turning-points-in-american-history","title":"Turning Points in American History","description":"\u003cp\u003eWednesdays, 12:30  – 2:00 pm     \u003cbr\u003eSeptember 2 – October 7 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the United States celebrating its 250th anniversary in 2026, it is useful to look back and consider the significant moments that brought our country to this point. This course explores six eras when our nation wrestled with new ideas and challenges that have shaped our society, culture, politics, and place in the world. We will begin with the founding of the republic and move chronologically through the challenges of the twenty-first century. No prior knowledge of history is required—only an interest in exploring the forces that have shaped the American story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eWeek 1: Revolution \u0026amp; Independence (1770s – 1790s)\u003cbr\u003eWeek 2: Civil War \u0026amp; Reconstruction (1850s – 1870s)\u003cbr\u003eWeek 3: Gilded Age \u0026amp; Progressive Era (1870s – 1920s)\u003cbr\u003eWeek 4: The World at War (1914 – 1945)\u003cbr\u003eWeek 5: The Cold War (1940s – 1990s)\u003cbr\u003eWeek 6: A New Millennium (1990s – present)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRefund Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo receive a refund, a written request must be received \u003cstrong\u003e3 business days before the first class\u003c\/strong\u003e. A $25 processing fee will be deducted from the refund. Cancellation requests received less than 3 business days before the first class but before the second meeting will receive a 50% refund. ALL written requests should be emailed to emeritus@spartanstrategiesinc.org or mailed to the address below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpartan Strategies, Inc.\u003cbr\u003eAttn: Emeritus Society\u003cbr\u003e5900 Summit Avenue, #201\u003cbr\u003eBrowns Summit, NC  27214\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"store.servecenter.org","offers":[{"title":"Registration Fee","offer_id":44163852009606,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/7457\/files\/1784138473546_szqd669e.png?v=1784141955","url":"https:\/\/spartanstrategiesinc.org\/products\/turning-points-in-american-history","provider":"store.servecenter.org","version":"1.0","type":"link"}