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The Gold Rush and Oregon Trail
A tribute to westward expansion, including the California Gold Rush and The Oregon Trail... set to the wonderful Hal Ketchum song "Some Place Far Away".
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The American Revolution: Trenton and Princeton
http://readingthroughhistory.com/ In this lesson, How lands in New York, Nathan Hale dies for his country, Washington crosses the Delaware river, and the Americans score huge victories at Trenton and Princeton.
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Ask Teach 14: Why Trump Won
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History Brief: The Stamp Act is Implemented
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EOI Review: Native American Resistance Leaders
In this video, the resistance efforts of various Native American leaders to US Government policies are discussed. Seattle, Quanah Parker, Chief Joseph, and Red Cloud are discussed. Check Out Our Website: http://readingthroughhistory.com/
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Halloween History: The History of the Jack O Lantern
For teaching resources covering this material, chick here: http://www.amazon.com/History-Halloween-Reading-Purpose/dp/1494268124/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1444086749&sr=8-1&keywords=the+history+of+halloween+jake+henderson This short video...
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Context 8: ISIS, Refugee Crisis, and the Likelihood of WWIII Part 1
In this episode of Context, Mr. Beat and I discuss Isis and its appeal, the Refugee crisis in Europe, the safety concerns with bringing refugees to the US, and the possibility of WWIII erupting.
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Context 8: The Refugee Crisis and the Likelihood of WWIII part 4
This is the fourth and final part of my discussion with Mr. Beat concerning ISIS, terrorism, the Refugee Crisis, and the Likelihood of WWIII erupting any time soon.
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Haste to the Wedding: Marches of the American Revolution
Haste to the Wedding was a popular tune at the time of the American Revolution, in England, Ireland, the American Colonies, and Canada. In America the piece has a long history. "Haste" appears in late 18th century music copybooks such as...
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History Brief: The Proclamation of 1763
This is a remake of our original Proclamation of 1763 video, which had poor audio. *** For teaching resources covering this material, visit us at:...
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History Brief: Andrew Jackson the Fighter
This video gives a description of Andrew Jackson's early life and his many duels. Music courtesy of Michael Staun: http://bit.ly/2HJjx26 For teaching resources covering Andrew Jackson: http://bit.ly/2s7A4VY *** Like our Facebook page:...
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History Brief: Andrew Jackson's Military Career
Teachers, get our Andrew Jackson materials here: https://bit.ly/2s7A4VY This video gives a summary of Andrew Jackson's military career, before he was president. Like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ReadingThroughHistory/...
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History Brief: Andrew and Rachel Jackson
This video gives a description of Andrew Jackson's personal life, his controversial marriage, and his three adopted sons. Teachers, get our Andrew Jackson classroom resources here: http://bit.ly/2s7A4VY Like our Facebook page:...
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Traditional Halloween Food and Games
Get Radio Road here: https://amzn.to/2Jl4f5r The following video provides a brief introduction to the food and games which have been staples of Halloween for many years, including traditional Irish treats, as well as candy apples, candy,...
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WWI 100 Years Later: the Long Shadow
Please check out our 40 Haunting Images of WWI video here: https://youtu.be/KuxOK2VcWvE In this video, I discuss thoughts of WWI which I have gathered over the course of the past few weeks. I wanted to do something to commemorate and...
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History Brief: The Roosevelt Corollary and Dollar Diplomacy
This video gives a brief description of the policies of the Roosevelt Corollary and Dollar Diplomacy. Check out our TpT store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Reading-Through-History Check out our website:...
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The Progressives
This is a video made for my flipped classroom in which I hope to have my students engaged with the video prior to classroom discussion. This is only my second attempt at this, so the video quality and time management will hopefully be...
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History Brief: The Spanish American War Concludes
http://readingthroughhistory.com/ After the U.S. captured the Philippine Islands from Spain, the scene shifted to the Caribbean. Former Confederate Cavalry leader Joe Wheeler, future WWI hero John Pershing, and future President Theodore...
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History Brief: The Spanish American War Begins
http://readingthroughhistory.com/ Before you can understand the U.S. occupation of the Philippines, you need to know what Imperialism is. This is whenever powerful nations attempt to control the economic and political affairs of a weaker...
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History Brief: Missionary Diplomacy
http://readingthroughhistory.com/ In this video, Woodrow Wilson and the policy of Missionary Diplomacy are discussed, along with the Mexican Revolution and the US occupation of Veracruz.
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History Brief: Taft and the Return of the Bull Moose
William Howard Taft takes over the reins of president, and Teddy Roosevelt returns to attempt to reclaim the White House. http://readingthroughhistory.com/ Taft and the Return of the Bull Moose When Theodore Roosevelt had been elected to...
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History Brief: Woodrow Wilson's Antitrust Acts
This video documents the Clayton Antitrust Act and the creation of the Federal Trade Commission. http://readingthroughhistory.com/ Wilson’s Antitrust Measures Trusts and trustbusting were major political concerns of the Progressive Era....
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History Brief: The Federal Income Tax and the Federal Reserve
In this video, the federal income tax is instituted and Woodrow Wilson establishes the Federal Reserve. http://readingthroughhistory.com/ The Federal Income Tax and the Federal Reserve In hopes of further weakening the power of big...
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The Three Wise Men (Old Version)
This is an older style video that also has poor audio quality. For a newer, better version click here: https://youtu.be/7oNo1FxBXa8 Who were the Magi, or the Three Wise Men? In this video, Reading Through History documents the history...