Story Time with Mr. Beat

Mr. Beat tells captivating stories from American history, usually in under ten minutes. pingler

Episodes

The United Nations

February 11, 2017 • 11 mins

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

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Marijuana

December 28, 2016 • 15 mins

Here is the story of cannabis, aka marijuana.

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The Lost Generation

April 22, 2016 • 3 mins

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.

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Scopes Monkey Trial

April 2, 2016 • 4 mins

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

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New Values of the Roaring Twenties

January 13, 2016 • 6 mins

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

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Prohibition

December 29, 2015 • 8 mins

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

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Slavery in the 13 Colonies

December 14, 2015 • 7 mins

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

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Native Americans and American Colonists

November 21, 2015 • 7 mins

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

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Life in the 13 Colonies

November 6, 2015 • 7 mins

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

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Early European Settlement of North America

September 18, 2015 • 6 mins

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

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The Pilgrims

August 12, 2015 • 6 mins

Here is the story of the Pilgrim Fathers.

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Exploring America

July 27, 2015 • 9 mins

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

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The Populist Movement

April 15, 2015 • 7 mins

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

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The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln

February 5, 2015 • 13 mins

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

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The Alaska Purchase

January 10, 2015 • 4 mins

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

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The Era of Good Feelings

December 14, 2014 • 8 mins

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

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The Suez Crisis

November 2, 2014 • 6 mins

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

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Amelia Earhart

July 15, 2014 • 9 mins

Here is the story of aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart.

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The History of Kansas

June 23, 2014 • 15 mins

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!

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Franklin Pierce

April 26, 2014 • 9 mins

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

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Story Time with Mr. Beat

Episodes

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The Lost Generation

Scopes Monkey Trial

New Values of the Roaring Twenties

Prohibition

Slavery in the 13 Colonies

Native Americans and American Colonists

Life in the 13 Colonies

Early European Settlement of North America

The Pilgrims

Exploring America

The Populist Movement

The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln

The Alaska Purchase

The Era of Good Feelings

The Suez Crisis

Amelia Earhart

The History of Kansas

Franklin Pierce

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The United Nations

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