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The Progressive Era
http://readingthroughhistory.com/ This is a video summarizing the goals and achievements of the Progressive Era. Populism, the Federal Trade Commission, the Labor Movement, the Oregon System, Women's Suffrage, the Temperance Movement,...
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The American Revolution: Arnold's Treason, Yorktown, and the Treaty of Paris
http://readingthroughhistory.com/ This is the final lesson in the American Revolution series. Benedict Arnold turns traitor, Washington wins at Yorktown, and the Treaty of Paris is signed.
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Current Events: What is Ebola?
Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReadingThroughHistory What is the Ebola Virus? Should we fear it? Is it out to kill us all? Where did Ebola come from? How is it spread? How contagious is Ebola? These are important...
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History Brief: The Boxer Rebellion and Open Door Policy
http://readingthroughhistory.com/ When the US gained control of the Philippines (a result of the Spanish-American War), many saw the possession of the islands as a gateway to large markets in mainland Asia. American products could be...
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American Revolution: Valley Forge and John Paul Jones
http://readingthroughhistory.com/ In this lesson, women begin to ask for equal treatment, Loyalists are kicked out of America, Washington's army survives Valley Forge, and John Paul Jones takes on the HMS Serapis.
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Ask Youtube History Nerds:Who is the Most Influential Person In History
A group of Youtube history educators was recently asked, "Who was the most influential person in world history?" and these were their answers. If you are not subscribed to any of these great channels, be sure to check them out! Mr. Betts...
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History Brief: The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bigmarshdawg77 During the 1930s, there were few regions of the country that were worse off than the region known as the Tennessee Valley. Where is the Tennessee Valley? How did the New Deal help...
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History Brief: The Rise of the Automobile
Follow us on Twitter!: https://twitter.com/bigmarshdawg77 Few technological innovations have changed America as profoundly as the automobile. How did the car change America? Did everyone like this new conveyance?
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History Brief: The CCC
Like Our Facebook Page!: https://www.facebook.com/ReadingThroughHistory One of the most popular programs implemented by Franklin Roosevelt as part of the New Deal was the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). What was the CCC? Who was it...
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Sticks That Made Thunder: the SteelDrivers
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bigmarshdawg77 I recently discovered this wonderful song, Sticks That Made Thunder, by the SteelDrivers. It was a very unique and moving piece, unlike anything I had ever heard before. After...
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Twenty-Five Seconds of Annie Oakley Being Awesome
On November 1, 1894, Annie Oakley stepped into Thomas Edison's Black Maria Studio to perform. Edison's crew filmed it. The footage was found at the US Library of Congress.
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Ask Youtube History Nerds: What Event Would You Want to Witness Firsthand
In our second Youtube History Nerds video, we discuss what historical events we would like to witness firsthand. Follow these other amazing Youtube History Educators below: That Was History: https://www.youtube.com/user/YaBigFreak Mr....
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St. Patrick's Day: Leprechauns
In this video, a brief history of Leprechauns is presented. Transcript: The leprechaun is one of the most iconic symbols of St. Patrick’s Day. Where did the leprechaun come from? What are some traditions associated with it? Leprechauns...
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History Brief: The Causes of the Great Depression
In this video, the causes of the Stock Market Crash and the Great Depression are discussed. The 1930s saw a prolonged period of economic difficulties known as the Great Depression. What caused the Great Depression? Could it have been...
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Pickett's Charge
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bigmarshdawg77 I was recently challenged to name the event I would like to have witnessed firsthand. Without any hesitation, my mind immediately jumped to Pickett's Charge. My submission to the...
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Civil War Talk: What Was Up With William Tecumseh Sherman's Hair?
This video was intended as a trial run, so it is far from perfect. I was attempting to build a half decent-looking place to film videos, so I sat down and started recording. Once I got started discussing William Tecumseh Sherman's hair,...
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The History of Mother's Day - Original version
For a newer and much improved version of this video, click here: https://youtu.be/hLng6M1jh4g A short video explaining the history of Mother's Day. For a wonderful Common Core aligned lesson concerning this content, click here:...
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Civil War Talk: Clara Barton
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bigmarshdawg77 In this episode of Civil War Talk, I discuss the life of Clara Barton, her contributions to the world, her humanitarian contributions, and the Founding of the American Red Cross.
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History Brief: Bootleggers
For teaching resources covering this material, check out our workbook: http://www.amazon.com/Roaring-Twenties-Jake-Henderson/dp/1511531738/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1434489169&sr=1-3 A brief video describing the methods of...
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History Brief: Speakeasies
For teaching resources covering this material, check out our workbook: http://www.amazon.com/Roaring-Twenties-Jake-Henderson/dp/1511531738/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1434489169&sr=1-3 Follow us on Twitter:...
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Flag Day and Flag Etiquette (Original Version)
For a newer and revised version of this video, click here: https://youtu.be/SEYlPHrm6AA Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReadingThroughHistory What is Flag Day? What is proper flag etiquette? What is the US Federal Flag Code?
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Civil War Talk: Grant or Lee?
In this episode of Civil War Talk, I address the issue of Grant vs. Lee. Which general would I choose to lead my army? I'm still experiencing lighting and camera issues, but I've been trying to get this video shot and posted for weeks,...
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Thomas Jefferson and Andrew Jackson Sport Robert E. Lee T-Shirts
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bigmarshdawg77 While searching for pictures for the next episode of Civil War Talk, I stumbled across a classic right wing website that had pictures of Thomas Jefferson and Andrew Jackson wearing...
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Context 1, Part 4: The Ten Commandments at the Oklahoma Statehouse
Check out Matt Beat's history page here: https://www.youtube.com/user/iammrbeat This was our test run of a podcast known as Context in which the interlacing of history and current events are discussed. In the fourth part of episode 1,...