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Hello everyone from “History in 3 Minutes Podcast.” Welcome back! Today, let’s take a look at the “U.S. Constitution.” The Constitution is the most important document of the United States. The Constitution protects the right of each individual to govern themselves. In order to protect this right, each citizen needs to understand their rights and responsibilities. […]
Let’s take a trip back in history to 1911, New York City. How exciting! Let’s see if we can make some observations and learn from history. Let’s play Fill-in-the-Blank! I see the Statue of __________ This looks like the __________ Bridge Some people are riding a __________ Many men and women are wearing __________ Some […]
Hello everyone from “History in 3 Minutes Podcast.” Welcome back! Today, let’s take a look at “Ratification of the Constitution.” During this time, major events included debate over ratification, new political groups, and state conventions. Debate over ratification took place in state legislatures, mass meetings, newspapers, and everyday conversations. Those who supported the new Constitution began […]
Since sugar was rationed and in short supply during the Great Depression (1929-1939), confectioners sugar was used instead. This delicious Potato Candy recipe was easy and quite popular. Potato flakes were invented around 1954. Ingredients: 1 cup mashed potatoes (or substitute instant potato flakes) 1/4 cup water 1 tablespoon vanilla extract (optional) 1/2 cup peanut […]
If you haven’t already, check out our History in 3 Minutes Podcast! Then enjoy this fun word search called “Pearl Harbor”. Word searches develop spelling skills, extend vocabulary, and emphasize pattern recognition. Find all of the hidden words! Enjoy replaying one of your favorite word searches. Each time you replay it, the words are reordered to […]
“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men [or women] to do nothing.” Edmund Burke (12January1729 – 9July1797) was an Irish philosopher and statesman. He served as a member of the British Parliament in the House of Commons of Great Britain with the Whig Party. He was sympathetic to the […]
Hello everyone from “History in 3 Minutes Podcast.” Welcome back! Today, let’s take a look at “A New Constitution.” During this time, events leading up to the new constitution included debate and compromise, checks and balances, and an amendment procedure for future revisions. Every state, except Rhode Island, sent delegates to Philadelphia in May 1787 to […]
If you haven’t already, check out our History in 3 Minutes Podcast! Then enjoy this fun word search called “A Young Nation Word Search”. Word searches develop spelling skills, extend vocabulary, and emphasize pattern recognition. Find all of the hidden words! Enjoy replaying one of your favorite word searches. Each time you replay it, the words […]
Hello everyone from “History in 3 Minutes Podcast.” Welcome back! Today, let’s take a look at “A Young Nation.” During this time, events such as state constitutions, individual liberty rights, and the Articles of Confederation helped the United States of America develop as a new nation. Each state developed its own constitution. For instance, the earliest […]
So why does the United States even use the electoral college to calculate who actually won the necessary votes to become the next president and vice-president? It’s simple. Without the electoral college the smaller, less populated states would not be as important in choosing who became the next president. This is how it works. Of […]
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