Critical Race Theory: A Discussion - US 101 US 101 2021-06-30 | Critical Race Theory are the buzzwords that are sending parents into a frenzy over what their children are learning in history classes. But what is it exactly?This episode of US 101 features an in-depth conversation with @iammrbeat and @CynicalHistorian about the much debated topic. We discuss what critical race theory actually is, whether it actually helps or hurts how students learn history in the classroom, why critical race theory is being so fiercely debated, and what the big takeaway from this debate should be.Make sure to subscribe to both @iammrbeat and @CynicalHistorian!Follow US 101 on Twitter: http:/twitter.com/usahistory101Follow US 101 on Instagram: http://instagram.com/usahistory101Read more about Critical Race Theory:edweek.org/leadership/what-is-critical-race-theory-and-why-is-it-under-attack/2021/05time.com/6075193/critical-race-theory-debateamericanbar.org/groups/crsj/publications/human_rights_magazine_home/civil-rights-reimagining-policing/a-lesson-on-critical-race-theory
Metropolis, IL: The Amazing...and Forgotten World of Superman US 101 2022-11-22 | In 1973, plans were in place to build the theme park called Amazing World of Superman in Metropolis, Illinois. Despite a lot of excitement around the building of the park, it never happened. The reason? A war in the middle east and gasoline prices.Dive into the story of the Amazing World of Superman and discover Metropolis, IL, its ups and downs, and how this small American town became the official hometown of Superman.#superman #history #comics ---------------------------------------Chapters:00:00 - Intro08:08 - Chapter 1: A Natural Spot...17:22 - A Note on Context18:34 - Chapter 1 Continued22:21 - Chapter 2 : Who is Bob Westerfield?39:54 - Chapter 3: A Political Weapon54:55 - Chapter 3: What happened to Superman's Amazing World?01:03:01 - Chapter 4: Legacy-----------------------------------------Visit the Super Museum in Metropolis, IL:supermuseum.com-----------------------------------------Books researched for this video:Amazing World of Superman - tinyurl.com/ydzrzx6cMetropolis - tinyurl.com/yavhvcxyThe Global Cold War - tinyurl.com/r59n4wyHistory of Massac County Illinois - tinyurl.com/5n8y64zzAcademic Paper used for this video:Oil and Geopolitics: The Oil Crises of the 1970s and the Cold War - jstor.org/stable/24145533Yom Kippur War videos:youtube.com/watch?v=82-lmGuTl_Iyoutube.com/watch?v=dmDaB81MEQ0Sources used for this video:theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/1979/05/metropolis-supertown/664951comiccoverage.typepad.com/comic_coverage/2008/06/a-superman-theme-parkwith-plenty-of-parking.htmlcomiccoverage.typepad.com/comic_coverage/2008/06/superman70-a-tour-of-supermanland.htmlroadsideamerica.com/story/2090http://superman.nu/fos/superworld/thecaucusblog.com/2019/12/truth-justice-and-american-way.htmlcbr.com/we-lost-out-on-the-amazing-world-of-supermangizmodo.com/metropolis-the-real-life-town-that-superman-couldnt-s-1172537331allthatsinteresting.com/colossus-of-rhodesdesigningdisney.com/parks/disneyland-resort/grand-opening-disneylandvariety.com/2015/biz/news/disneyland-60th-anniversary-1955-opening-1201539907skift.com/2015/07/17/what-happened-when-disneyland-opened-in-california-60-years-agobabel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uc1.c3323767&view=1up&seq=6anaheim.net/156/The-1950s---1980sfiftiesweb.com/pop/prices-1955illinoispolicy.org/story/metropolis-caught-between-history-fantasy-and-realitysouthernillinoisrailroads.com/icdepots/metropolis-illinois-central-railroad-station.htmlmetropolisplanet.com/news/before-it-was-honeywell/article_ecb2639c-9085-5bce-a0c7-653d7bc5ccbe.htmlupi.com/Archives/1983/05/22/Supermans-hometown-victim-of-kryptonite/9572422424000nytimes.com/1972/08/08/archives/superman-rescues-metropolis-again-once-again-superman-comes-to.htmlilga.gov/house/transcripts/htrans77/HT042572.pdfaljazeera.com/features/2018/10/8/the-october-arab-israeli-war-of-1973-what-happenedhistory.state.gov/milestones/1945-1952/truman-doctrinehttps://americancentury.omeka.wlu.edu/files/original/60e94905a0e02050a5b78f10b1b02b07.jpgopec.org/opec_web/en/about_us/24.htmhistory.state.gov/milestones/1969-1976/salthistory.com/topics/middle-east/yom-kippur-warhistory.state.gov/milestones/1969-1976/oil-embargofederalreservehistory.org/essays/oil-shock-of-1973-74automobile-catalog.com/car/1973/204515/chevrolet_monte_carlo_s_350-4_v-8_turbo-fire_hydra-matic.html#gsc.tab=0www2.census.gov/prod2/popscan/p60-093.pdfcensus.gov/quickfacts/metropoliscityillinoismetropolisplanet.com/news/metropolis-marks-50-years-of-superman/article_1392f1d5-7c5f-5c81-b287-21f07d17868f.htmldqydj.com/historical-home-pricescensus.gov/data/tables/time-series/dec/coh-values.html------------------------------------Follow US 101 on social media:Twitter: http://twitter.com/usahistory101Instagram: http://instagram.com/usahistory101------------------------------------Cinematic (Sting) by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org
Superman: An American History - Prologue US 101 2022-06-24 | How has American history influenced the character development and cultural footprint of Superman in the 20th and 21st century? That is the question we are going to try to answer in this brand new series from US 101 called Superman: An American History.#superman #americanhistory #comics Make your way through the video:00:00 - intro1:09 - I got a tattoo3:15 - I got another tattoo6:15 - Need a reading list?7:43 - How about a podcast?9:08 - A YouTube project!10:56 - So how's this project going to work?11:46 - A Timeline of Superman16:31 - Last thoughtsFollow US 101 on the social media:Twitter - http://twitter.com/usahistory101Instagram - http://instagram.com/usahistory101TikTok - @usahistory101Contact for business inquiries:ushistory1882@gmail.comMake sure to check out these great YouTube channels:@NerdSyncProductions - youtube.com/c/NerdSyncProductions@MattDraper - youtube.com/c/MattDraper@OwenLikesComics - youtube.com/c/OwenLikesComicsDigital Voyage by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.orgNeon YouTube logo in the video can be found here:youtube.com/watch?v=RmMken4QWpY
So Heres The Plan... US 101 2021-12-30 | It's been a long time since a new US 101 episode has been released. So here's the plan for this channel in the year 2022. It involves covering both U.S. history, a legendary superhero, and how the history of America shaped this character. I hope you'll join me on this Super adventure.Use the chapter markers below if you want to skip around:00:00 - Intro00:28 - Where has US 101 been?04:21 - Superman is my inspiration05:30 - So here's the planFollow US 101 online:Twitter: http://twitter.com/usahistory101Instagram: http://instagram.com/usahistory101
A Walking Tour of Monticello - US 101 US 101 2021-07-21 | This week's episode takes you to the mountains of Virginia and gives you a closer look at Monticello, the famous home/plantation of Thomas Jefferson.Get a glimpse at the home of the third president of the United States as we walk through some of the rooms of the mansion. We also look at the quarters of the enslaved people who lived and worked at Monticello and hear some stories about those who were enslaved under Jefferson.Learn more about Monticello:monticello.orgUS 101 on Twitter: http://twitter.com/usahistory101US 101 on Instagram: http://instagram.com/usahistory101
A Washington, D.C. Short US 101 2021-07-07 | Just a quick heads up from the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. Later this week I’m headed to another famous location in the area to film the next episode of US 101. Stay tuned!
Im Officially A Teacher! US 101 2020-08-20 | After nearly four years of creating US 101 episodes, and two years of graduate school, I have finally been hired to be a U.S. history and World Studies teacher!I start teaching this September at a great high school in Chicago and I cannot wait! I just wanted to update you all with the news and to remind you that new US 101 episodes will be coming your way soon! Thank you all for the support and love. It really has meant so much.#historyteacher #teacher #us101Follow US 101 on social media:Twitter: http://twitter.com/usahistory101Instagram: http://instagram.com/usahistory101Facebook: http://facebook.com/usahistory101
Tar and Feather: Colonial Cancel Culture - US 101 US 101 2020-07-31 | The term "cancel culture" is one that has polarized and divided the United States in the 21st century. But at the beginnings of the United States, another form of cancel culture existed.This week, we'll learn about the punishment of tarring and feathering someone. We'll learn about the punishment's English origins with Richard the Lionhearted, how tarring and feathering came to the colonies, who was tarred and feathered during the Revolutionary era, and how determining who was tarred and feathered in the United States evolved over time.Read more about Tarring and Feathering:https://revolution.h-net.msu.edu/essays/irvin.feathers.htmlmentalfloss.com/article/66830/brief-sticky-history-tarring-and-featheringhttp://commonplace.online/article/impressions-of-tar-and-feathers/smithsonianmag.com/history/the-worst-parade-to-ever-hit-the-streets-of-boston-12934258allthingsliberty.com/2013/12/5-myths-tarring-feathering/#_edn21Follow US 101 online:Twitter: http://twitter.com/usahistory101Instagram: http://instagram.com/usahistory101TikTok: @usahistory101Facebook: http://facebook.com/usahistory101
More Hamilton Facts That Aren’t In Hamilton - US 101 US 101 2020-07-17 | Now that Hamilton has been released on Disney+, fans are flocking to find more information on the $10 founding father. This week, we bring you more facts about Alexander Hamilton that you won't see in Lin-Manuel Miranda's brilliant musical.We'll learn about Hamilton's complicated relationship with slavery, how he led the charge to make Vermont a part of the United States, and a letter that Hamilton sent to John Adams at the beginning of his presidency to make sure he didn't mess up the government.Read more about Alexander Hamilton:founders.archives.gov/documents/Hamilton/01-18-02-0148founders.archives.gov/documents/Hamilton/01-17-02-0392mentalfloss.com/article/73450/11-facts-about-alexander-hamilton-his-birthdaymedium.com/@dominobi/on-john-adams-in-hamilton-c121aed5a8aa#:~:text=Adams%20fires%20Hamilton%2C%20privately%20calls,%3F)%3B%20Hamilton%20publishes%20his%20response!&text=The%20first%20part%20is%20easy,1797%2C%20which%20makes%20this%20false.history.com/news/alexander-hamilton-slavery-factsFollow US 101 on social media:Twitter: http://twitter.com/usahistory101Instagram: http://instagram.com/usahistory101TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@usahistory101Facebook: http://facebook.com/usahistory101
Mount Rushmore and the Meaning of Monuments - US 101 US 101 2020-07-02 | Mount Rushmore is one of America's largest monuments. But did it need to be created at all?This week on US 101, we look at the history behind Mount Rushmore and the meaning behind monuments in the United States. We'll learn about the Lakota Sioux and how land promised to them by the U.S. government was taken away to mine gold, the massacre which stopped Native American rebellion against the U.S. government, and why Mount Rushmore was created in the Black Hills of South Dakota. We'll also try to understand the larger meaning behind the creation of statues and monuments.Read more about Mount Rushmore:history.com/topics/us-presidents/mount-rushmore-1pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/rushmore-siouxnytimes.com/2017/03/22/magazine/why-does-mount-rushmore-exist.htmlsmithsonianmag.com/history/sordid-history-mount-rushmore-180960446smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/memorial-crazy-horse-has-been-under-construction-almost-70-years-180967377Follow US 101 on social media:Twitter: http://twitter.com/usahistory101TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@usahistory101Instagram: http://instagram.com/usahistory101Facebook: http://facebook.com/usahistory101
The Destruction of Tulsas Black Wall Street - US 101 US 101 2020-06-25 | In 1921, a thriving community in Tulsa, Oklahoma, comprised of African American residents and businesses, was destroyed.This week on US 101, we'll learn about the rise and fall of the Greenwood District in Tulsa. We'll learn about the Black entrepreneur who founded Greenwood, how a community of African Americans built the community and made it financially successful, the racial tension that was building among white residents of Tulsa, and the incident that led white Americans to burn Greenwood to the ground and kill 300 African Americans.Read more about the Tulsa Race Massacre:history.com/topics/roaring-twenties/tulsa-race-massacrevox.com/identities/2020/5/31/21276084/tulsa-race-massacre-black-wall-street-protests-george-floydtulsaworld.com/news/local/racemassacre/timeline-the-tulsa-race-massacre/collection_1c02a7b4-86ce-11e8-b63d-c3bbb45d4a6c.html#30nytimes.com/2020/06/20/us/tulsa-greenwood-massacre.htmltulsa2021.org/historytheatlantic.com/sponsored/hbo-2019/the-massacre-of-black-wall-street/3217okhistory.org/research/forms/freport.pdfFollow US 101 on social media:http://tiktok.com/@usahistory101http://twitter.com/usahistory101http://instagram.com/usahistory101http://facebook.com/usahistory101
What Is Juneteenth? - US 101 US 101 2020-06-18 | When President Trump scheduled one of his rallies on June 19th, he received a lot of criticism because that day is also known as Juneteenth. But what is Juneteenth?This week on the show, we'll learn about this important yet relatively unknown American holiday which marks the end of slavery in the United States. We'll find out its origin by revisiting the Emancipation Proclamation, why the Confederacy wanted to maintain slavery, what happened when the news finally reached the state of Texas, and what early Juneteenth celebrations looked like.Read more about Juneteenth:juneteenth.com/history.htmpbs.org/wnet/african-americans-many-rivers-to-cross/history/what-is-juneteenthmentalfloss.com/article/501680/12-things-you-might-not-know-about-juneteenthhistory.com/news/what-is-juneteenthFollow US 101 on social media:http://twitter.com/usahistory101http://instagram.com/usahistory101http://facebook.com/usahistory101
The Insurrection Act of 1807 - US 101 US 101 2020-06-10 | President Trump recently said that he would consider deploying the United States military to stop the nationwide protests. Following that, there was a lot of talk surrounding something called the Insurrection Act of 1807.This week on the show, we'll learn about the Insurrection Act and its purpose. We'll look at what the Act allows the president to do regarding the military, why Aaron Burr is responsible for the creation of the Act, and when the Act has been used in American history.Read more about the Insurrection Act of 1807:history.com/news/insurrection-act-thomas-jefferson-aaron-burrmillercenter.org/the-presidency/presidential-speeches/november-27-1806-proclamation-spanish-territorynpr.org/2020/06/01/867467714/what-is-the-insurrection-act-that-trump-is-threatening-to-invokefas.org/irp/ops/ci/docs/ci1/ch1d.htmfounders.archives.gov/?q=Jefferson%20Madison%20October%2030%2C%201806&s=1111311113&sa=&r=31&sr=Follow US 101 on social media:http://twitter.com/usahistory101http://instagram.com/usahistory101http://facebook.com/usahistory101
Boston Tea Party: The Riot Which Started America - US 101 US 101 2020-06-03 | If it wasn't for protests, riots, and civil unrest, the United States of America might not have existed.This week, we're looking at the Boston Tea Party, a demonstration which resulted in a million dollars of property damage and is a celebrated moment in the founding of the American republic. We'll learn about why Great Britain decided to start taxing goods that were being brought to the colonies after the Seven Years War, why colonists felt that the taxes were infringing on their rights, the events that led up to the Boston Tea Party, and the aftermath of the event.Black Lives Matter.Donate to the following causes:http://blacklivesmatter.comhttp://northstarhealthcollective.orghttp://nationalbailout.orghttp://naacpldf.orghttp://reclaimtheblock.orghttp://blackvisionsmn.orghttp://minnesotafreedomfund.orghttp://communityjusticeexchange.orghttp://bailproject.orgRead more about the Boston Tea Party:history.com/topics/american-revolution/boston-tea-partymasshist.org/revolution/teaparty.phphistory.com/news/10-things-you-may-not-know-about-the-boston-tea-partyarchives.gov/founding-docs/declaration-transcript
Checks and Balances: A Basic Understanding - US 101 US 101 2020-05-27 | The President often claims that he can do whatever he wants and that his authority is "total." But is it?This week, we'll look at the three branches of the United States government, what each branch is responsible for, and how they check and balance each other so one branch doesn't become more powerful than the other two.Read more about Checks and Balances:history.com/topics/us-government/three-branches-of-governmenthistory.com/topics/us-government/checks-and-balances#section_2nytimes.com/2017/02/16/learning/lesson-plans/teaching-and-learning-about-governmental-checks-and-balances-and-the-trump-administration.htmlFollow US 101 on social media:http://twitter.com/usahistory101http://instagram.com/usahistory101http://facebook.com/usahistory101
The Yellow Kid | Americas First Comic Strip - US 101 US 101 2020-05-20 | When you think of the birth of comics in the United States, you shouldn't think of Superman. You should think of the character Mickey Dugan aka The Yellow Kid.This week, we'll look at the origin of the comic strip in the U.S. We'll look at some one-panel cartoons that served as precursors to comic strips, the Swiss artist who created multi-panel storytelling, why comics were included in New York newspapers in the 1890s, and how The Yellow Kid's appearance changed American pop culture.Read more about The Yellow Kidhttp://www.people.vcu.edu/~djbromle/cartoon04/projects/barry/barry_comic-strips.htmthoughtco.com/history-of-comic-books-1991480http://arthistoryteachingresources.org/lessons/newspaper-comics-in-the-united-statesmentalfloss.com/article/48736/innocent-origin-yellow-journalism-how-yellow-kid-fueled-pulitzerhearst-rivalrynytimes.com/1995/12/17/books/the-kid-from-hogan-s-alley.htmlatlasobscura.com/articles/how-americas-first-popular-comic-shaped-the-19th-century-newspaper-warsFollow US 101 on social media:http://twitter.com/usahistory101http://instagram.com/usahistory101http://facebook.com/usahistory101
How The Postal Service Connected America - US 101 US 101 2020-05-12 | Recently, the United States Postal Service has come under fire from President Trump who called the institution a "loser." But the history of the USPS would show otherwise.This week, we'll look at the history of the United States Postal Service. We'll learn about what one of its earliest and most famous postmaster generals did to modernize the institution, why establishing post offices was put in the Constitution, how the postal service created routes west to the Pacific, and the one time we tried to send mail via missiles.Learn more about the Postal Service:nytimes.com/2020/05/07/us/politics/postmaster-general-louis-dejoy.htmlconstitutioncenter.org/blog/a-big-day-in-the-history-of-the-united-states-postal-servicehistory.com/this-day-in-history/u-s-postal-system-establishedpeople.howstuffworks.com/usps1.htmmarketplace.org/2016/06/27/how-post-office-created-americahistory.com/news/meet-stagecoach-mary-the-daring-black-pioneer-who-protected-wild-west-stagecoachesFollow US 101 on social media:http://twitter.com/usahistory101http://instagram.com/usahistory101http://facebook.com/usahistory101
Im Done With Grad School - US 101 US 101 2020-05-05 | I finally competed my two-year grad school program! On this episode, I'd like to offer some reflections about my time as a grad student and how you can get back into the game and accomplish any goal you set your mind to. If I can do it, you can definitely do it!US 101 on social media:http://twitter.com/usahistory101http://instagram.com/usahistory101http://facebook.com/usahistory101
Federalism vs. Anti-Federalism - US 101 US 101 2020-04-24 | Recently, there have been articles published looking at President Trump's handling of federalism during the pandemic. So what is federalism and what was the argument against it?This week, we're looking at the federalist and anti-federalist arguments that were made during the constitutional convention in 1787. We'll learn who were the federalists and anti-federalists, what they were arguing for during the convention, and the compromise that brought elements of their arguments together.Read more about this:billofrightsinstitute.org/would-you-have-been-a-federalist-or-an-anti-federalisttheatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/04/trumps-backwards-federalism/610021washingtonpost.com/outlook/2020/04/20/governors-must-hold-firm-stay-at-home-orderspolitico.com/news/2020/03/31/governors-trump-coronavirus-156875Follow US 101 on social media:http://twitter.com/usahistory101http://instagram.com/usahistory101http://facebook.com/usahistory101
Equal Rights Amendment: Its Rise, Fall, and Rise - US 101 US 101 2020-04-17 | In January 2020, Virginia became the 38th state to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment. But will the amendment be added to the Constitution?This episode of US 101 looks at the history of the Equal Rights Amendment. We'll learn about the author of the amendment, Alice Paul, and why she wrote the amendment, when the amendment became eligible for ratification, why a woman named Phyllis Schlafly was determined to stop the ERA from being ratified, and the future of the amendment.Read more about the ERA:equalrightsamendment.org/the-equal-rights-amendmenthistory.com/news/equal-rights-amendment-failure-phyllis-schlaflysmithsonianmag.com/history/equal-rights-amendment-96-years-old-and-still-not-part-constitution-heres-why-180973548npr.org/2020/02/13/805647054/house-votes-to-revive-equal-rights-amendment-removing-ratification-deadlinehistory.com/this-day-in-history/equal-rights-amendment-passed-by-congressFollow US 101 on social media:http://twitter.com/usahistory101http://instagram.com/usahistory101http://facebook.com/usahistory101
The American History of Cereal - US 101 US 101 2020-04-09 | Cereal is one of the most beloved foods. It comes in numerous flavors, different shapes, and everyone has their favorite kind. But how did this food become so popular in the United States and why was it invented at all?On this week's episode, we'll look at the origin of cereal in the U.S. We'll find out why a quick breakfast became a necessity in 19th century America, the physical and spiritual reasons why cereal's inventor, John Harvey Kellogg, created the food, and how cereal began to become more popular.Read more about the history of cereal:history.com/news/cereal-breakfast-origins-kelloggnytimes.com/interactive/2016/02/22/dining/history-of-cereal.htmldaily.jstor.org/the-strange-backstory-behind-your-breakfast-cerealtheatlantic.com/business/archive/2016/06/how-marketers-invented-the-modern-version-of-breakfast/487130seriouseats.com/2015/03/history-of-breakfast-cereal-mascots.htmlFollow US 101 on social media:http://twitter.com/usahistory101http://instagram.com/usahistory101http://facebook.com/usahistory101
The Black Sox Baseball Scandal - US 101 US 101 2020-04-02 | In 1919, a baseball scandal rocked the United States to its core. It involved eight players on the Chicago White Sox conspiring to throw games of the World Series in exchange for money from gamblers. Those players would infamously become known as the Black Sox.On this episode, we'll go over the popular story of the Black Sox scandal. And then we'll proceed to debunk some of the myths surrounding this story and reveal the truth about some of the more seedier parts of the story.Read more about the Black Sox Scandal:sabr.org/research/black-sox-scandal-bill-lambsmithsonianmag.com/smart-news/1919-black-sox-baseball-scandal-wasnt-first-180964673history.com/news/the-black-sox-baseball-scandal-95-years-agonytimes.com/2019/10/09/opinion/black-sox-scandal-1919.htmlsabr.org/eight-myths-outFollow US 101 on social media:http://twitter.com/usahistory101http://instagram.com/usahistory101http://facebook.com/usahistory101
Why Do We Have A Census? - US 101 US 101 2020-03-25 | In 2020, the United States government will conduct a national census as it has every single year since 1790. But why do we have a census in the U.S. at all?On this episode, we'll go over a brief history of the census. We'll find out why the idea for the census was put in the Constitution, which people were counted in the census over time, why the data from the census is important, and when counting people in the United States got much faster.Read more about the Census:history.com/news/10-things-you-may-not-know-about-the-u-s-censuscensus.gov/historyusconstitution.net/consttop_cens.htmlpewsocialtrends.org/2015/06/11/chapter-1-race-and-multiracial-americans-in-the-u-s-censusFollow US 101 on social media:Twitter - http://twitter.com/usahistory101Instagram - http://instagram.com/usahistory101Facebook - http://facebook.com/usahistory101
When The Spanish Flu Hit America - US 101 US 101 2020-03-18 | The world is currently gripped by a global coronavirus pandemic known as COVID-19. But this is not the first time the United States has dealt with a global virus.On this episode of US 101, we look at the 1918 pandemic more commonly known as the Spanish Flu. We'll learn about when the virus began spreading, how many people were affected, what precautions Americans took to slow the spread of the virus, and which American city was hit the hardest.Read more about the 1918 viral pandemic:cdc.gov/flu/pandemic-resources/reconstruction-1918-virus.htmlhistory.com/topics/world-war-i/1918-flu-pandemicphillyvoice.com/100-years-ago-spanish-flu-philadelphia-killed-thousands-influenza-epidemic-libery-loan-paradewashingtonpost.com/nation/2020/03/12/pandemic-parade-flu-coronavirusFollow US 101 online:http://twitter.com/usahistory101http://instagram.com/usahistory101http://facebook.com/usahistory101
Where Has US 101 Been? US 101 2020-03-15 | US 101 is back! I've studied for my masters exams and passed them which means I wanted to check in with you and let you know what's coming next for the channel and future videos!Follow US 101 on social mediaTwitter: http://twitter.com/usahistory101Instagram: http://instagram.com/usahistory101Facebook: http://facebook.com/usahistory101
brb. gotta study. see you all soon. US 101 2019-07-10 | I've got about 75-90 books to read in preparation for my master's exams so that I can complete graduate school in May. So, due to the amount of reading I have to complete, US 101 is going on a little hiatus. I am sad about it but it's only for a little while. New episodes will be back before you know it!US 101 on Facebook: http://facebook.com/usahistory101US 101 on Twitter: http://twitter.com/usahistory101US 101 on Instagram: http://instagram.com/usahistory101HipHughes History: youtube.com/hiphughesMr. Beat: youtube.com/user/iammrbeatMr. Betts Class: youtube.com/user/MrBettsClassThe Cynical Historian: youtube.com/user/CynicalCypher88Step Back History: youtube.com/channel/UCxTdWpLJurbGlFMWOwXWG_A
Why Do We Have Fireworks On The 4th of July? - US 101 US 101 2019-07-02 | Every year on the 4th of July, fireworks explode all across the United States to celebrate the nation's independence. Why?On this episode of US 101, we look at a brief history of the creation of fireworks, how fireworks made their way to North America, which founding father suggested that fireworks be used to celebrate America's independence, and when fireworks were first used to celebrate the 4th of July.Read more about fireworks:history.com/news/fireworks-vibrant-historybooks.google.com/books?id=OycXAAAAIAAJ&pg=PA373#v=onepage&q&f=falsehttps://ssec.si.edu/stemvisions-blog/evolution-fireworksUS 101 on Facebook: http://facebook.com/usahistory101US 101 on Twitter: http://twitter.com/usahistory101US 101 on Instagram: http://instagram.com/usahistory101
A Brief History of Presidential Debates - US 101 US 101 2019-06-28 | Presidential debates for the 2020 elections have begun. How did debates between presidential candidates get their start in the United States?On this episode of US 101 we take a brief look at the history of presidential debates in the U.S. We learn about the first instance of supporters of a candidate publicly defending them, why a 19th century Senate debate set the bar for political debate in America, and the first nationally broadcast debates between presidential candidates that happened before John F. Kennedy debated Richard Nixon in 1960.Read more about presidential debates:http://mentalfloss.com/article/12487/adams-vs-jefferson-birth-negative-campaigning-usnpr.org/2015/11/10/455399441/before-bright-lights-and-rapid-fire-there-was-1948-and-one-questionillinoischannel.org/2016/06/15/from-1956-the-first-televised-presidential-debate-adlai-stevenson-vs-estes-kefauverUS 101on Facebook: http://facebook.com/usahistory101US 101 on Twitter: http://twitter.com/usahistory101US 101 on Instagram: http://instagram.com/usahistory101
The Tragedy of the Central Park Five - US 101 US 101 2019-06-14 | Ava DuVernay's Netflix series, 'When They See Us,' offers a dramatic look at the story of the Central Park Five.This week on US 101, we'll dive into this story. We'll look at 1980s New York City and how the city's climate led to what happened on April 19, 1989. We'll learn the facts of what happened that fateful evening, who the Central Park Five were, why they wrongfully ended up in prison, how they got out, and the legacy their story left behind.Read more about the Central Park Five:theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2019/06/when-they-see-us-shows-cases-impact-us-policy/590779nytimes.com/2019/05/30/arts/television/when-they-see-us-real-story.htmlnydailynews.com/services/central-park-five/climate-new-york-1989-article-1.1310861weeklystandard.com/john-j-dilulio-jr/the-coming-of-the-super-predatorsUS 101 on Facebook: http://facebook.com/usahistory101US 101 on Twitter: http://twitter.com/usahistory101US 101 on Instagram: http://instagram.com/usahistory101
Jane: Chicagos Underground Abortion Network - US 101 US 101 2019-05-31 | Before the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision, abortion was illegal throughout most of the United States. Then in 1965, a group of women in Chicago decided to fight back.This week we'll look at the group known as Jane - a Chicago based organization that helped women obtain abortions in the late 1960s and early 1970s. We'll find out how the group got its start, how it grew into a larger organization, how it came to an end, and why Jane came along at the right time in American history.Read more about Jane:vanityfair.com/style/2019/04/jane-network-abortion-featurenytimes.com/2018/10/14/us/illegal-abortion-janes.htmlnpr.org/2018/01/19/578620266/before-roe-v-wade-the-women-of-jane-provided-abortions-for-the-women-of-chicagoVideos about Roe v. Wade:youtube.com/watch?v=8DJ2JB9ic5Ayoutube.com/watch?v=4YxJq7P-rxkB - Somber Ballads by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://incompetech.comUS 101 on Facebook: http://facebook.com/usahistory101US 101 on Twitter: http://twitter.com/usahistory101US 101 on Instagram: http://instagram.com/usahistory101
The (Unnecessary?) Battle of New Orleans - US 101 US 101 2019-05-21 | The Battle of New Orleans, which took place on January 8, 1815, was a major American victory during the War of 1812. But did the battle need to happen at all?This week on US 101 we'll briefly look at the causes of the War of 1812, why Andrew Jackson led his forces to New Orleans to fight the British, and why the battle was fought even though the war was officially over.Read more on the Battle of New Orleans:history.com/topics/war-of-1812/battle-of-new-orleanshttp://mentalfloss.com/article/552977/facts-about-battle-of-new-orleans-war-of-1812US 101 on Twitter: http://twitter.com/usahistory101US 101 on Facebook: http://facebook.com/usahistory101US 101 on Instagram: http://instagram.com/usahistory101
The Avengers and American Defense Policy - US 101 US 101 2019-04-01 | Should the Avengers still have to abide by the Sokovia Accords even after so many people died?On this episode of US 101, we will try to figure out if Captain America, Iron Man, and the rest of the superheroes should have originally signed the Sokovia Accords presented to them by Secretary of State Thaddeus Ross. Also, we'll try to understand if the Accords should remain in place or be nullified if the Avengers find a way to save us all.Read more about the Sokovia Accords:marvelcinematicuniverse.fandom.com/wiki/Sokovia_AccordsFollow US 101 on Facebook: http://facebook.com/usahistory101US 101 on Twitter: http://twitter.com/usahistory101US 101 on Instagram: http://instagram.com/usahistory101
How To Become President of the United States - US 101 US 101 2019-03-26 | How can you become the President of the United States? What are the rules to obtaining the highest office in the land?On this episode, we'll discuss the original rules in the Constitution that determine who can become the president, how those rules have changed, and some firsts in presidential history.US 101 on Facebook: http://facebook.com/usahistory101US 101 on Twitter: http://twitter.com/usahistory101US 101 on Instagram: http://instagram.com/usahistory101
Boston vs. Los Angeles: Super History Bowl II - US 101 US 101 2019-01-29 | The New England Patriots and the Los Angeles Rams are facing off in the Super Bowl. Which means the cities of Boston and L.A. go head-to-head in this year's Super History Bowl!We will bring you some historic facts about both cities and then, based on the historical significance of the cities, you will determine who will win the big game. Will it be Boston or L.A.? You decide!Mr. Betts Class: youtube.com/user/MrBettsClassMr. Beat:youtube.com/user/iammrbeatUS 101 on Facebook: http://facebook.com/usahistory101US 101 on Twitter: http://twitter.com/usahistory101US 101 on Instagram: http://instagram.com/usahistory101
Martin Luther King Jr. and the I Have A Dream Speech - US 101 US 101 2019-01-15 | Most Americans can recite a part of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s I Have A Dream speech. But how much do you know about the history of that speech?This week, we'll take a closer look at the speech and how it came to be. We'll find out how much of the speech was improvised and how much was prepared, how many versions of the speech existed before the one made in Washington, D.C. in 1963, and the legacy King's speech left behind.Watch the full I Have A Dream speech:youtube.com/watch?v=I47Y6VHc3Ms&t=768sRead more about the I Have A Dream speech:history.com/topics/civil-rights-movement/i-have-a-dream-speechhistoryextra.com/period/20th-century/i-have-a-dream-the-speech-that-america-couldnt-ignorenytimes.com/2013/08/28/us/the-lasting-power-of-dr-kings-dream-speech.htmlwashingtonpost.com/news/retropolis/wp/2017/12/13/an-old-letter-sheds-light-on-fbis-malice-toward-martin-luther-king-jr/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.a90b2cfec494independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/martin-luther-king-recording-of-earlier-version-of-i-have-a-dream-speech-discovered-in-north-10451827.htmlFollow US 101 on Facebook: http://facebook.com/usahistory101US 101 on Twitter: http://twitter.com/usahistory101US 101 on Instagram: http://instagram.com/usahistory101
William Jennings Bryan and the Cross of Gold Speech - US 101 US 101 2019-01-08 | In 1896, former Nebraska Congressman William Jennings Bryan became the Democratic nominee for President by delivering one of the most powerful speeches in American political history.This week, we'll look at Bryan's "Cross of Gold" speech which railed against the U.S. government wanting to keep America on the gold standard. We'll also learn about bimetallism, the system which backed U.S. currency with gold and silver, why silver was stopped from being pressed into currency, the argument for and against silver, and the rise of Bryan becoming a political superstar because of his support of silver.Listen to the "Cross of Gold" speech:http://historymatters.gmu.edu/d/5354/Follow US 101 on Facebook: http://facebook.com/usahistory101US 101 on Twitter: http://twitter.com/usahistory101US 101 on Instagram: http://instagram.com/usahistory101
Happy New Year! US 101 Returns! US 101 2019-01-02 | It's 2019 and US 101 is coming back with all new episodes! Find out what we're doing in February and when you can expect to see new videos! Happy New Year!US 101 on Facebook: http://facebook.com/usahistory101US 101 on Twitter: http://twitter.com/usahistory101US 101 on Instagram: http://instagram.com/usahistory101
Heres Why Election Day Is On Tuesday - US 101 US 101 2018-11-01 | Since Election Day is right around the corner, we're bringing you some interesting and fun historical facts that you can share while waiting in line to vote!This week's episode reveals the reason why Election Day is on a Tuesday, how George Washington persuaded voters to elect him to Virginia's House of Burgesses in 1758, and an interesting way elections used to avoid voter rigging.Register to vote:votesaveamerica.comRead more about Election Day:history.com/news/why-do-we-vote-on-a-tuesday-in-novemberconstitutioncenter.org/blog/booze-on-election-day-was-an-american-traditionhttp://www.history.org/foundation/journal/spring07/elections.cfmhttp://mentalfloss.com/article/12901/why-are-elections-held-tuesdaysUS 101 on Facebook: http://facebook.com/usahistory101US 101 on Twitter: http://twitter.com/usahistory101US 101 on Instagram: http://instagram.com/usahistory101
America and the Haitian Revolution - US 101 US 101 2018-09-19 | Why was the Haitian Revolution, one that was led and won by African slaves, mostly ignored by the United States?This week, we'll take a brief look at the Haitian Revolution and how America reacted to it. We'll learn about the revolution's origins, why the slaves rose up against their masters, the leader of the revolution, how the slaves won their independence, and the response from the United States under the presidencies of John Adams and Thomas Jefferson.Learn more about the Haitian Revolution:history.state.gov/milestones/1784-1800/haitian-revhttp://avalon.law.yale.edu/18th_century/rightsof.aspamazon.com/Avengers-New-World-Haitian-Revolution/dp/0674018265/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1537371528&sr=8-1&keywords=avengers+of+the+new+worldUS 101 on Facebook: http://facebook.com/usahistory101US 101 on Twitter: http://twitter.com/usahistory101US 101 on Instagram: http://instagram.com/usahistory101
American Exceptionalism: A City Upon A Hill - US 101 US 101 2018-08-28 | How did American Exceptionalism, the idea that the United States and its citizens are special and unique, come into being?This week on the show, we'll take a look at the beginnings of American Exceptionalism by studying the "City Upon a Hill" speech given by Puritan leader John Winthrop in 1630. We'll look at the contents of the speech and what they meant to Puritans migrating from England, how Winthrop's words became a part of our national mindset, and how it can dangerous to maintain the idea that America is truly exceptional.Read more about the "City Upon a Hill" speech:thehistoricpresent.com/2010/06/28/the-city-upon-a-hill-and-puritan-hubrisamericanyawp.com/reader/colliding-cultures/john-winthrop-dreams-of-a-city-on-a-hill-1630washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2013/09/12/american-exceptionalism-explained/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.c67587532cb5politico.com/magazine/story/2018/01/07/trump-american-exceptionalism-history-216253US 101 on Facebook: http://facebook.com/usahistory101US 101 on Twitter: http://twitter.com/usahistory101US 101 on Instagram: http://instagram.com/usahistory101US 101 on Snapchat: @usahistory101
Welcome To Grad School! - US 101 US 101 2018-08-22 | I am not a historian...yet. This week on US 101 we head to the UIC campus for grad school orientation. While orientation itself is boring, I do give you updates on future US 101 and Grad School 101 episodes. I hope you'll take this two-year journey with me as I work to become a US history teacher. US 101 on Facebook: http://facebook.com/usahistory101US 101 on Twitter: http://twitter.com/usahistory101US 101 on Instagram: http://instagram.com/usahistory101US 101 on Snapchat: @usahistory101Glitch by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://audionautix.com
My Grad School Reading List - Grad School 101 US 101 2018-08-15 | Grad school starts in a couple of weeks and I've already started reading some of the books for my classes. Read along with me!Find out what books I'll be tackling this semester, the topics of those books, and the names of the authors. If you want to read these books with me over the course of the semester, you can find links for them down below.goodreads.com/book/show/6700277-teaching-what-really-happened?from_search=truegoodreads.com/book/show/296662.Lies_My_Teacher_Told_Me?from_search=truegoodreads.com/book/show/427127.Historical_Thinking_and_Other_Unnatural_Acts?from_search=truegoodreads.com/book/show/20170991-the-teacher-wars?from_search=truegoodreads.com/book/show/10772851-why-won-t-you-just-tell-us-the-answer?from_search=truegoodreads.com/book/show/724185.Plain_Style?from_search=trueUS 101 on Facebook: http://facebook.com/usahistory101US 101 on Twitter: http://twitter.com/usahistory101US 101 on Instagram: http://instagram.com/usahistory101US 101 on Snapchat: @usahistory101
How Do You Teach History? - US 101 US 101 2018-08-09 | How do you decide if you want to become a history teacher? And if you do become one, how do you teach history in the classroom?This week on US 101, we're chatting with Dr. Robert Johnston, a professor of history at the University of Illinois in Chicago. We'll find out what you should decide on before becoming a history teacher, what your goal should be as a history teacher, how to teach history to students today, and if you should use a textbook in your classroom.Check out Sam Wineburg's book "Historical Thinking":amazon.com/Historical-Thinking-Other-Unnatural-Acts/dp/1566398568US 101 on Facebook: http://facebook.com/usahistory101US 101 on Twitter: http://twitter.com/usahistory101US 101 on Instagram: http://instagram.com/usahistory101US 101 on Snapchat: @usahistory101
The Vietnam War Draft of 1969 - US 101 US 101 2018-07-31 | On December 1, 1969, the nation watched as the draft for the Vietnam War was televised.This week, we'll take a brief look at the history of the Vietnam War and find out why the United States entered the war, how presidents Kennedy and Johnson reacted to the war, why there needed to be a draft, and how the nation responded to the draft and the war.Learn more about the Vietnam War draft:youtube.com/watch?v=-p5X1FjyD_gthevietnamwar.info/vietnam-war-drafthttp://articles.latimes.com/2000/apr/22/news/mn-24163history.com/topics/vietnam-war/vietnam-war-history
The $30,000,000 Space Sandwich - US 101 US 101 2018-07-18 | Did a corned beef sandwich really cost NASA and Congress thirty million dollars?This week, we'll look at the 1965 space mission that got NASA in trouble with the government all because of a corned beef sandwich. We'll learn about the Gemini 3 mission and the astronauts aboard, what happened to the sandwich while it was in space, and how Congress reacted to the unauthorized sandwich.Subscribe to Mr. Betts Class:youtube.com/user/MrBettsClassRead more about the space sandwich:space.com/39341-john-young-smuggled-corned-beef-space.htmlspace.com/39341-john-young-smuggled-corned-beef-space.htmlsmithsonianmag.com/smart-news/time-when-astronaut-smuggled-corned-beef-sandwich-space-180954749US 101 on Facebook: http://facebook.com/usahistory101US 101 on Twitter: http://twitter.com/usahistory101US 101 on Instagram: http://instagram.com/usahistory101US 101 on Snapchat: @usahistory101
Why Does The Supreme Court Have Nine Justices? - US 101 US 101 2018-07-10 | Why does the Supreme Court consist of nine justices? How come there aren't ten or eight or six?This week we'll find out how the Supreme Court got nine judges to sit on its bench. We'll learn how many justices first sat on the Supreme Court when it was first formed, how many times the number of justices changed, and why Franklin D. Roosevelt wanted to "pack" the Supreme Court with 15 justices.Read more about the Supreme Court Justices:constitutioncenter.org/blog/why-does-the-supreme-court-have-nine-justiceshttp://mentalfloss.com/article/18976/why-are-there-9-supreme-court-justices-and-why-have-supreme-court-allhistory.com/news/7-things-you-might-not-know-about-the-u-s-supreme-courtUS 101 on Facebook: http://facebook.com/usahistory101US 101 on Twitter: http://twitter.com/usahistory101US 101 on Instagram: http://instagram.com/usahistory101US 101 on Snapchat: @usahistory101
Slavery Was Deleted from the Declaration - US 101 US 101 2018-07-03 | When Thomas Jefferson presented his rough draft of the Declaration of Independence to the Continental Congress, they decided to delete a portion that dealt with the issue of slavery.On this week's episode, we'll take a look at the part of the Declaration that was cut out of the document. We'll read it line by line, learn what it meant, and find out why delegates to the Congress decided that slavery shouldn't appear in the Declaration of Independence.Read more about this:http://www.crf-usa.org/black-history-month/the-constitution-and-slaverypbs.org/wgbh/aia/part2/2h33.htmlhttp://americainclass.org/sources/makingrevolution/rebellion/text6/jeffersondraftdecindep.pdftalkingpointsmemo.com/cafe/slavery-declaration-of-independence-juy-4http://mentalfloss.com/article/57634/thomas-jeffersons-version-declaration-independenceUS 101 on Facebook: http://facebook.com/usahistory101US 101 on Twitter: http://twitter.com/usahistory101US 101 on Instagram: http://instagram.com/usahistory101US 101 on Snapchat: @usahistory101
The Japanese Internment Camps of World War II - US 101 US 101 2018-06-26 | After the bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, over 100,000 Japanese-Americans were rounded up by the military and placed in internment camps.On this week's episode we'll take a closer look at why this happened. We'll learn President Franklin D. Roosevelt's reasons for signing Executive Order 9066, which other countries besides the United States shipped off Japanese people to internment camps, what the camps were like, and when they were finally shut down.Read more about the Japanese Internment Camps:history.com/topics/world-war-ii/japanese-american-relocationarchives.gov/education/lessons/japanese-relocationbuzzfeed.com/gabrielsanchez/chilling-pictures-of-life-at-japanese-internment-camps?utm_term=.bmvRawRoK#.yxnvW7v6nUS 101 on Facebook: http://facebook.com/usahistory101US 101 on Twitter: http://twitter.com/usahistory101US 101 on Instagram: http://instagram.com/usahistory101US 101 on Snapchat: @usahistory101
Americas World Cup History - US 101 US 101 2018-06-20 | The United States didn't qualify for the 2018 World Cup. So while other teams compete, let's take a look at America's appearances at previous World Cup tournaments.This week, we'll learn when the United States created its first professional soccer league, when the USA first appeared in a World Cup and where they placed, the resurgence of US national teams in the 1990s, and how the Women's National Team has dominated in multiple World Cup tournaments.Read more about America in the World Cup:qz.com/206259/a-brief-history-of-soccer-in-the-us-and-why-it-might-finally-have-found-its-place-in-the-american-psycheussoccer.com/about/history/timelineen.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_at_the_FIFA_World_Cupen.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIFA_Women%27s_World_CupUS 101 on Facebook: http://facebook.com/usahistory101US 101 on Twitter: http://twitter.com/usahistory101US 101 on Instagram: http://instagram.com/usahistory101US 101 on Snapchat: @usahistory101
How Presidential Pardons Work - US 101 US 101 2018-06-13 | Can the president grant themselves a pardon? Donald Trump says he can. So how do presidential pardons work?This week, we'll learn why the president is allowed to grant pardons and reprieves and what the rules are when it comes to granting a pardon. We'll also look at some of the more interesting pardons issued by presidents, and try to figure out if a sitting president can actually pardon themselves.Read more about presidential pardons:vox.com/policy-and-politics/2017/7/21/16007934/trump-president-pardon-himself-limits-power-constitutionconstitutioncenter.org/blog/explaining-the-presidential-self-pardon-debatesnopes.com/news/2018/06/06/does-president-have-absolute-right-pardonwashingtonpost.com/news/retropolis/wp/2018/06/01/trumps-pardon-palooza-presidents-and-the-constitutional-power-to-pardon/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.2a2994e5d8fbUS 101 on Facebook: http://facebook.com/usahistory101US 101 on Twitter: http://twitter.com/usahistory101US 101 on Instagram: http://instagram.com/usahistory101US 101 on Snapchat: @usahistory101
