Story Time with Mr. Beat

Episodes

1. 28

   The United Nations

   Here's the story of the world's biggest alliance, the United Nations.

   Feb 11, 2017

   11m
2. 27

   Marijuana

   Here is the story of cannabis, aka marijuana.

   Dec 28, 2016

   15m
3. 26

   The Lost Generation

   Here's the story of the writers, poets, and artists who came of age during World War One, commonly referred to as The Lost Generation.

   Apr 22, 2016

   3m
4. 25

   Scopes Monkey Trial

   Here's the story of the trial/publicity stunt that pinned Darwinists versus fundamentalists- The Scopes Trial.

   Apr 2, 2016

   4m
5. 24

   New Values of the Roaring Twenties

   Here's the story of how American culture and values changed during the 1920s.

   Jan 14, 2016

   6m
6. 23

   Prohibition

   Here's the story of the time the United States tried banning the production, transport, and sale of alcohol.

   Dec 29, 2015

   8m
7. 22

   Slavery in the 13 Colonies

   Here's the story of the institution of slavery in colonial America.

   Dec 14, 2015

   7m
8. 21

   Native Americans and American Colonists

   Here's the story of the relations between Native Americans (Indians) and the Europeans living in the 13 original American colonies.

   Nov 21, 2015

   7m
9. 20

   Life in the 13 Colonies

   Here's the story of how life was like in the 13 British American colonies.

   Nov 7, 2015

   7m
10. 19

    Early European Settlement of North America

    Here's the story of the first Europeans to permanently settle in North America.

    Sep 19, 2015

    6m
11. 18

    The Pilgrims

    Here is the story of the Pilgrim Fathers.

    Aug 12, 2015

    6m
12. 17

    Exploring America

    Here is the story of the first American explorers, from Leif Eriksson to Christopher Columbus to Samuel de Champlain.

    Jul 27, 2015

    9m
13. 16

    The Populist Movement

    Here is the story of The People's Party, aka The Populist Party, that sparked a movement that continues to this day.

    Apr 16, 2015

    7m
14. 15

    The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln

    Here is the story of the conspiracy that led to the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.

    Feb 6, 2015

    13m
15. 14

    The Alaska Purchase

    Here is the story of how the United States acquired Alaska.

    Jan 10, 2015

    4m
16. 13

    The Era of Good Feelings

    Here's the story of a period in American history when the country wasn't as divided, at least politically, as it usually is.

    Dec 15, 2014

    8m
17. 12

    The Suez Crisis

    Here's the story of one of two times we were on the brink of World War III- The Suez Crisis.

    Nov 2, 2014

    6m
18. 11

    Amelia Earhart

    Here is the story of aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart.

    Jul 16, 2014

    9m
19. 10

    The History of Kansas

    Here's the story of the history of Kansas, my home state. Most of the words came from some of my 7th grade students, believe it or not!

    Jun 24, 2014

    15m
20. 9

    Franklin Pierce

    Here's the story of a President who consistently ranks as one of the worst. Does Franklin Pierce really deserve that ranking?

    Apr 27, 2014

    9m
21. 8

    Japanese American Concentration Camps

    Here's the story of the Japanese American concentration camps that were established throughout the United States during World War II.

    Mar 20, 2014

    9m
22. 7

    The Panama Canal

    Here's the story of the construction of the Panama Canal, which turns 100 this year.

    Mar 2, 2014

    13m
23. 6

    The Caning of Charles Sumner

    Here's the story of the caning of Charles Sumner.

    Jan 25, 2014

    7m
24. 5

    The Whig Party

    Here's the story of the rise and fall (and rise again) of the Whig Party.

    Dec 31, 2013

    8m
25. 4

    The Texas Revolution

    Here's the story about how Texas became part of Mexico, then became its own country, and finally became part of the United States.

    Dec 11, 2013

    10m
26. 3

    The Gettysburg Address

    Here's the story of the humble beginnings of one of the most famous and beloved speeches in American history, The Gettysburg Address.

    Nov 14, 2013

    5m
27. 2

    Crazy Horse

    Here's the story of Crazy Horse, one of the bravest war leaders in United States history. Music by Electric Needle Room.

    Aug 26, 2013

    7m
28. 1

    The Exodusters

    Here's the story of the African Americans who fled the South after Reconstruction ended. Music by Electric Needle Room.

    Jul 22, 2013

    4m