Hacking History

Jane Addams and the Hull House

Hello folks. Today we are taking a break from the World Power series to talk about Chicago's Jane Addams and the Hull House. The Hull House is a settlement house that rose to prominence by helping those in need in a poor working class neighborhood during the late 1800s and early 1900s.

World Power World War I

Hello listeners. We are back discussing the US growth as a world power at the end of the 19th Century and the beginning of the 20th Century. Today we will talk about World War I. Specifically, we will talk about causes, technology, and major battles.

World Power Imperialism Spanish American War

Hello listeners. We are back for another season talking about American History. In today's episode, we kick off our World Power series by talking about Imperialism and the Spanish American War. These are the early stages of the U.S. emerging as a world power on the world stage.

Progressive Era FDA and Social Gospel

Hello everyone, thanks for tuning into our last episode of season two. This will conclude our podcasts over the Progressive Era. Today we will talk about the FDA (specifically the Pure Food and Drug Act) and the Social Gospel Movement.

Progressive Era Muckrakers Suffrage Populism

Welcome back as we continue to talk about the Progressive Era. Today we will discuss muckrakers, suffrage, and populism.