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Reading Through History: History Brief: The Red Scare in the 1920s
In this video, the Red Scare of the 1920s is explained. Major fear of Communist Revolutions in the United States are experienced, and Sacco and Vanzetti (anarchist immigrants) are executed for a murder they may not have committed. [3:59]
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Reading Through History: A History of the Democratic Party
This video provides a brief introduction to the history of the Democratic Party, including its origins, as well as significant victories in presidential and congressional elections. [7:38]
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Reading Through History: History Brief: The Dust Bowl
Why did the Dust Bowl happen? How severe was the damage? This video discusses the causes and impact of the Great Depression. [4:04]
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Reading Through History: History Brief: The Harlem Renaissance
This brief video provides a short description of the Harlem Renaissance and the impact it had on society. Throughout the 1920s, Harlem experienced a cultural and intellectual explosion that became known as the Harlem Renaissance. Who was...
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Reading Through History: The History of Veterans Day
This brief video provides a short history of the holiday now known as Veterans Day in the United States. [4:06]
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Reading Through History: History Brief: The Battle of Yorktown
This short video discusses how Washington captures and defeats the army of Lord Cornwallis at Yorktown in 1781. [4:16]
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Reading Through History: History Brief: The Stamp Act Is Implemented
Brief video explores the implementation of the Stamp Act and the subsequent colonists' reactions. [4:32]
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Reading Through History: History Brief: The Berlin Wall Explained
Who built the Berlin Wall? Why did they build it? Find out these answers and more by watching this brief video. [4:35]
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Reading Through History: History Brief: The French and Indian War
This short video explains what students need to know about the French and Indian War. [3:52]
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Reading Through History: What Is Communism?
In this video, the concept of Communism and where it came from is explained. [3:54]
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Reading Through History: Qualifications for the Us Presidency
Engaging video provides a brief introduction to the formal qualifications for president. It also gives an explanation regarding the informal qualifications for president, such as good character, well-educated, military experience, and...
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Reading Through History: History Brief: Radio in the 1920s
This video gives a brief history of the emergence and impact of radio in the 1920s. [5:25]
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Reading Through History: History Brief: Daily Life in the 1930s
In this video, the day to day life of American families during the Great Depression is discussed. How did families cope? How did families live? [6:34]
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Reading Through History: History Brief: Big Bands & Swing Music in the 1930s
Video provides a brief introduction to "big band music" or "swing music", including a few of the major figures of the genre, as well as dances and slang terms associated with the music. [4:14]
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Flocabulary: Five Elements of a Story
A music video [3:42] about the five elements of a story: setting, plot, characters, conflict, and theme. Includes downloadable student handouts.
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Whro Public Media: Wilson & Ditch Diggin America: Rapid City
Watch videos and read about the adventures of Wilson & Ditch as they travel around the country, learning important and fun facts about each location they visit. This episode focuses on Rapid City, SD. [4:18]
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Reading Through History: The Us Presidency
The following video provides a brief explanation of the office of the President of the United States, including the qualifications to be president and the president's responsibilities. [5:54]
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Reading Through History: March of the Templars: The Crusades
Introductory video to the Crusades. [3:43]
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Reading Through History: History Brief: The Albany Plan of Union and Committees
Brief video provides details of the Albany Plan of Union. [3:42]
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Reading Through History: History Brief: The Boston Massacre
Short video presents everything students need to know about the Boston Massacre. [4:41]
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Reading Through History: History Brief: Cold War Spies
This video gives a brief description of spies convicted of aiding the Soviet Union During the Cold War. [3:19]
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Reading Through History: What Are Political Parties?
This short video provides a brief description of political parties, including their history, purpose, and functions. [5:00]
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Reading Through History: History Brief: The Spanish American War Begins
Brief video explains the history of the Spanish-American War and Imperialism. [6:12]
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Reading Through History: History Brief: The 19th Amendment
This video discusses the history of the 19th Amendment to the US Constitution. [5:14]