Episode 22 of 100 · 5-Minute Videos
William McKinley: The Man Who Could’ve Been on Rushmore
History — Modern World History · History — American History · Captions
About This Video
As much as anyone, William McKinley laid the foundation for US dominance in the 20th century. Why, then, is America’s 25th president given such little credit for his accomplishments? Jason R. Edwards, professor of history at Grove City College, sets the record straight.
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Standards Met in Ohio
- AMH.9-12.14.cGrades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thIdentify the meaning of “a world power.”
- MWH.9-12.14cGrades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thIdentify one consequence of World War I.
- MWH.9-12.15cGrades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thIdentify an example of oppression during World War II.