1950s Dystopia and Modern Day Connections by

What is McCarthyism?

adtalley — 2020-09-21 12:54:27 UTC

Imagine if you were put on trial just for your beliefs? This video shows how fears around Communism led to the unfair persecution of many citizens of the United States.

Civil Rights and the 1950s

adtalley — 2020-09-21 12:55:55 UTC

This Crash Course Video discusses the economic boom of the 1950s, and how much of that success and prosperity was still barred from people of color and other minorities. *Only watch until the 5:18 mark.

The 1950s had a lot of RULES

adtalley — 2020-09-21 12:57:24 UTC

Using an old-school clip meant to teach teenagers how to "behave," This documentary clip shows how the 1950s really puts a lot of pressure on teenagers to behave. The video does mention ideas and attitudes around teenage sex towards the end so be mature when reflecting.

The Creation of the Suburbs

adtalley — 2022-09-30 20:19:16 UTC

Above the Noise: Book Bans Across the United States

adtalley — 2024-10-21 02:11:56 UTC

Use this to complete the discussion post for Wednesday 10/21

Israeli Solider Burning Books in Gaza Library

adtalley — 2024-10-21 02:26:45 UTC

Earlier this year, in the ongoing "war," (which many are calling a genocide) between Israel and Palestine, a post of an Israeli solider burning books in a Palestinian library went viral. This international French based news source fact checks the video.

Israeli Soldier Burning Books BACKUP Captions Won't Work

adtalley — 2024-10-21 02:32:03 UTC

Backup just in case the direct link doesn't work.