Who Was Elizabeth Cady Stanton? Elizabeth Cady Stanton (1815–1902) was a leader in the American women’s rights movement. She was the first to demand women’s right to vote in the United States in 1848. Her Early Life and Education Elizabeth received her early education at home and then attended Johnstown Academy, one of the few …
Early Life of Susan B. Anthony Susan B. Anthony was born on February 15, 1820, in Adams, Massachusetts. Her father ran a cotton mill, where Susan and her sister worked. She noticed that only men got higher-level jobs, which made her question why women were treated unfairly. Growing up in a Quaker family, which valued …
The Fight for Women’s Voting Rights The women’s suffrage movement was a long battle to win the right to vote for women in the United States. It took almost 100 years of effort from activists to achieve this goal. The path wasn’t easy, as there were disagreements over how to proceed. But on August 18, …
The Dust Bowl: A Timeline of Resilience and Redemption 1931: The Prelude to Desolation Severe Drought Grips the Plains: A relentless drought strikes the Midwestern and Southern Plains, signaling the onset of a calamity. Rising Dust Storms: As crops wither, the first “black blizzards” emerge, fueled by dust from over-plowed and over-grazed land. 1932: Escalating …
Transcript: The 1920s were marked by an economic boom, but it would come to an abrupt end with the stock market crash of 1929, leading to an economic bust and the Great Depression. Here are the Top 8 Moments of the 1920s. Number 1: Roaring Twenties Economic Boom: The mass production of automobiles, radios, and …
Video Description: Step back in time with “Vintage Visions” playlist and experience the timeless and thought-provoking short film, “The House I Live In,” featuring the legendary Frank Sinatra. Set in 1945, Sinatra takes a break from a recording session and witnesses a group of boys chasing a Jewish boy. He intervenes with a dialogue that …
Video Description: Welcome to HistoriaHigh’s Vintage Visions playlist, dedicated to primary sources that transport us to a different era. Today, we bring you an incredible story of bravery and determination from the battlefront of World War II. Join us as we delve into “The Memphis Belle: A Story of a Flying Fortress.” In the seemingly …
Video Description: Under Western Stars is a classic Western film that not only features thrilling cowboy action but also touches on important issues affecting the people of the American West. The movie is set during a time when a lengthy drought plagues the land, creating a “dust bowl” that is catastrophic for farmers and cattlemen …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-n9mZ4JMHw&list=PLjWD3smYUd6a6epoCcZ1y_yB0_P238w0I Video Description: “Popeye the Sailor Meets Sindbad the Sailor” is a classic animated short film. It was released in 1936 by Paramount Pictures. Max Fleischer produced the film and Dave Fleischer directed it. The film follows Popeye the Sailor as he goes on a thrilling adventure to save his beloved Olive Oyl from the …
Transcript: World War I was one of the deadliest conflicts in history. Here are the top 5 moments that shaped America’s involvement in the Great War. Number 1: The sinking of the Lusitania in 1915 shifted public opinion and prompted the U.S. to enter the war. Number 2: The US entered the war when President …