What Is the Great Depression? The Great Depression was a time of severe economic (related to money and resources) hardship that affected millions of people in the United States and around the world. It lasted from 1929 to the early 1940s. A depression is a long period of economic struggle, where many people lose jobs, …
Early Life Alice Paul was born on January 11, 1885, in Mount Laurel, New Jersey. She grew up in a family that believed men and women should be treated equally. Her mother was part of the women’s suffrage movement, which worked to get women the right to vote, and Alice often went to meetings with …
Early Life and Education Elizabeth Cady Stanton was born in 1815 in Johnstown, New York. Elizabeth received her early education at home and then attended Johnstown Academy, one of the few schools at the time that allowed both boys and girls. Afterward, she went to Emma Willard’s Troy Female Seminary, which was a school specifically …
Early Life Susan B. Anthony was born on February 15, 1820, in Adams, Massachusetts. She grew up in a Quaker family, where they believed everyone should be treated equally. Susan had seven brothers and sisters, and they were all taught to fight for fairness and justice. Teaching Career Susan B. Anthony started teaching in 1839 …
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 …
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 …