U.S History from the Middle
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United States History from 1865- Modern Era as told by a Middle School History Teacher.
U.S History from the Middle
9M ago
What is U.S. History from the Middle? Who is Mrs. Duffy? Some of your questions are answered in this brief introduction episode. ..read more
U.S History from the Middle
3y ago
In this episode, I discuss the legacies of Abraham Lincoln, Robert E. Lee and Frederick Douglass. ..read more
U.S History from the Middle
3y ago
In this episode, I discuss the 3 different plans for Reconstruction, the impeachment of President Johnson and the end of Reconstruction. ..read more
U.S History from the Middle
3y ago
In this episode, I discuss the attempts at and eventual failures of Reconstruction after the Civil War. ..read more
U.S History from the Middle
3y ago
In this episode, I discuss the beginnings of Reconstruction, the 13th amendment, the Civil Rights Act of 1866 and the 14th amendment. I also briefly touch on the history of racism in the United States, a theme that will continue through most of our course ..read more
U.S History from the Middle
3y ago
Following the Civil War, the U.S. government passed three amendments one right after the other to protect the rights of former slaves as they transitioned from slavery to freedom. ..read more
U.S History from the Middle
3y ago
Now that the Civil War has ended, what impacts are left behind ..read more
U.S History from the Middle
3y ago
This episode looks at the beginnings, middle and end of the Civil War. ..read more
U.S History from the Middle
3y ago
In this episode we will look at the reasons for the Civil War as well as how Sectionalism and a series of compromises causes the Civil War ..read more
U.S History from the Middle
3y ago
This is an introduction to me (Mrs Duffy!) as well as a rundown of how my class operates and my expectations for my students. ..read more