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Biography Brief: Susan B. Anthony
http://readingthroughhistory.com/ This is a short video summarizing the life and achievements of women's suffragist Susan B. Anthony. Transcript: Susan B. Anthony was one of the most important figures of the Women’s Suffrage Movement....
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History Brief: John Steinbeck
The following video provides a brief introduction to the life of author John Steinbeck, including his major works and awards he received. For a copy of our 1930s teaching resources: http://amzn.to/2DsXGcs *** Like our Facebook page:...
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The Truth about Japanese Internment Camps
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EOI Review: Pearl Harbor
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bigmarshdawg77 Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReadingThroughHistory/ In this episode of EOI Review, the Japanese attack on the US naval base at Pearl Harbor is discussed. What...
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Should Andrew Jackson be on the $20 bill?
Should Andrew Jackson be on the $20 bill? There is a growing movement in America that says no! What do you think? Visit our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ReadingThroughHistory Follow us on Twitter:...
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Salem Witch Trials (UPDATED)
This video provides a brief introduction to the Salem Witch Trials, including significant figures, potential causes, and outcomes of the event. Like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ReadingThroughHistory/ Follow us on Twitter:...
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Valentine's Day: Who Was St. Valentine?
In this video, the historical figure St. Valentine is discussed. Transcript: St. Valentine St. Valentine has a popular holiday named in his honor. Who was St. Valentine? Why was he so important? Throughout the centuries, there have been...
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Woody Guthrie: I Ain't Got No Home in This World Anymore
http://readingthroughhistory.com/ This is a picture compilation of photos from the Great Depression. The song is from Woody Guthrie, and it is titled I Ain't Got No Home in This World Anymore. Many of the photos are of Okies who fled the...
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What are Political Parties?
Get the workbook here: https://www.amazon.com/President-Executive-Branch-Jake-Henderson/dp/1537156640/ This short video provides a brief description of political parties, including their history, purpose, and functions.
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History Brief: Benito Mussolini Gains Power in Italy
This video gives a brief description of Benito Mussolini's rise to power in Italy. Teachers, follow our store on TpT: http://bit.ly/2fSXb3V *** Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReadingThroughHistory/ **** Follow us on...
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History Brief: The Space Race
This video gives a brief history of the Space Race during the Cold War era. *** Like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ReadingThroughHistory/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigmarshdawg77/ Follow us on...
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History Brief: The Kitchen Debate
This video gives a brief description of Richard Nixon's 1959 visit to the Soviet Union and Nikita Khrushchev's visit to the United States. Teachers, check out our Cold War workbook: http://amzn.to/2kLF9TH *** Like our Facebook page:...
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History Brief: The Harlem Renaissance
Check out our 1920s workbook here: http://www.amazon.com/Roaring-Twenties-Jake-Henderson/dp/1511531738/ref=sr_1_16?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1446351263&sr=1-16 The following video provides a brief description of the Harlem Renaissance and the...
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History Brief: Theodore Roosevelt and the Panama Canal
This video gives a brief history of Theodore Roosevelt and his involvement in the building of the Panama Canal. Check out our TpT store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Reading-Through-History Check out our website:...
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🎄What is "A Christmas Carol"?🎄
The following video provides a brief summary of the story "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens. Get the workbook here: http://amzn.to/2gRAzhP **** Teachers, check out our holiday lessons: http://bit.ly/2gEbKs8 *** Follow us on...
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History Brief: Thanksgiving: The Pilgrims (Part Two)
The following video provides a brief account of the pilgrims voyage to North America, and the writing of the Mayflower Compact.
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Election 2016: Open the Debates #opendebates says Oklahoma teacher
Check out the No More 2 Party System page here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgcbx60WkU8QJVN4rbFKnrw I was asked to make one of these videos calling on the Commission on Presidential Debates to open up the televised debates to Third...
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The Cold War
Video compilation from Reading Through History documenting the key events of the Cold War between the Soviet Union and the United States from 1945 to 1991. The song used in the video is Leningrad by Billy Joel. A workbook for classroom...
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History Brief: The Great Gatsby
This video gives a brief description of the history and impact of F Scott Fitzgerald's novel, the Great Gatsby. Like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ReadingThroughHistory/ Check out our TpT store:...
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Was Millard Fillmore a Complete Loser?
Here I discuss a History Channel story titled, "Ten Things You Should Know about Millard Fillmore" and I turn it into "Was Millard Fillmore a Complete Loser? 1) Millard Fillmore was born into poverty. 2) Millard Fillmore got his...
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🎺The Great Christmas Songs🎺
The following video highlights the history behind just a few classic Christmas songs, including "White Christmas", "Silver Bells", "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas", and "The Christmas Song". Get the Christmas workbook:...
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History Brief: Thomas Paine and The Crisis
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History Brief: Dust Bowl Pests
Get the 1930s History Brief series on Kindle: http://amzn.to/2mnEuJH Get the Teacher's Resource Manual here: http://amzn.to/2nhvNAw The following video provides a short explanation of other problems Dust Bowl survivors endured, including...
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Traditional Christmas Foods
The following video provides a brief introduction to some of the more traditional Christmas food items, including plum pudding, mince meat pie, eggnog, and more. Get the workbook here: http://amzn.to/2gRAzhP **** Teachers, check out our...