Top 10 Historical Events School Doesn't Teach You About

Summary

This video highlights major historical events that are often overlooked or barely taught in schools. It covers a range of significant moments, including the Mao Massacre, the Wall Street bombing, the Iranian Revolution, and the Stonewall Riots. Other topics include Bacon's Rebellion, the Armenian Genocide, the Trail of Tears, and the Tulsa Race Massacre, showcasing their enduring impact on political, social, and cultural landscapes. These events provide essential insights into the struggles for rights, power, and justice, revealing crucial lessons that remain largely unexplored in traditional education.

Takeaways

• 😀 The Maoist Cultural Revolution (1966) led to widespread violence and the destruction of China's economy, resulting in the deaths of up to 2 million people and forcing millions to flee.
• 😀 The Wall Street bombing (1920) was the deadliest terror attack in the US before 9/11, with 38 fatalities and 143 injuries, but it remains unsolved to this day.
• 😀 The Iranian Revolution (1979) saw the overthrow of the Shah and the establishment of an Islamic theocracy, marking a major turning point in Middle Eastern politics.
• 😀 The Stonewall Riots (1969) ignited the LGBTQ+ rights movement in the US after years of police raids and discrimination against the community in New York.
• 😀 Bacon's Rebellion (1676) was a major early rebellion in colonial Virginia, which saw both black and white colonists fight against the colonial governor, influencing future uprisings.
• 😀 The first bus refuser, Claudette Colvin (1955), made history by refusing to give up her seat months before Rosa Parks, challenging segregation in the civil rights movement.
• 😀 The English Civil War (1642-1651) led to the temporary overthrow of the monarchy and the execution of King Charles I, changing the political landscape of England.
• 😀 The Armenian Genocide (1915) saw the mass execution and deportation of over 1 million Armenians by the Ottoman Empire, a tragedy largely denied by the perpetrators.
• 😀 The Trail of Tears (1830-1850) refers to the forced relocation of Native American nations, including the Cherokee, resulting in the deaths of thousands during their journey.
• 😀 The Tulsa Race Massacre (1921) destroyed the prosperous Black community of Greenwood, Oklahoma, known as 'Black Wall Street,' with up to 300 people killed and thousands displaced.

Q & A

What was the cause behind the Mao Zedong's Cultural Revolution in 1966?

The Cultural Revolution in 1966 was initiated by Mao Zedong after the disastrous Great Leap Forward, which led to a massive famine. Mao sought to renew the Communist spirit in China and remove internal political opponents, including intellectuals and party officials, whom he deemed as enemies of socialism.

What impact did the Wall Street bombing of 1920 have on New York?

The Wall Street bombing of 1920 was a horrific act of terror, killing at least 38 people and injuring 143. The explosion occurred in a busy area of New York during lunchtime, but no group ever claimed responsibility, and the event remains unsolved to this day.

What triggered the Iranian Revolution in 1979?

The Iranian Revolution was triggered by years of dissatisfaction with Shah Muhammad Reza Pahlavi's authoritarian rule, alignment with the West, and the brutal actions of his secret police. The revolution led to the Shah fleeing and the rise of the Ayatollah Khomeini, who established a theocratic regime.

How did the Stonewall Riots in 1969 contribute to LGBTQ+ rights?

The Stonewall Riots in 1969 were a response to constant police harassment of LGBTQ+ individuals in New York. After the riots, LGBTQ+ activism gained momentum, leading to the first Pride events in 1970 and the eventual formation of the Gay Liberation Front.

What were the main causes behind Bacon's Rebellion in 1676?

Bacon's Rebellion was primarily sparked by dissatisfaction with Governor William Berkeley's policies, including high taxes and his failure to support settlers in conflicts with Native Americans. The rebellion led to the temporary burning of Jamestown and a militia of both black and white colonists fighting against the colonial government.

Who was the first person to refuse to give up a bus seat before Rosa Parks?

Before Rosa Parks, 15-year-old Claudette Colvin refused to give up her bus seat in Montgomery, Alabama, nine months earlier. Colvin was arrested, and while her case contributed to the legal fight against bus segregation, her story was less publicized.

What was the English Civil War, and why was it significant?

The English Civil War, which began in 1642, was a conflict between the monarchy, led by King Charles I, and Parliament. It was fueled by disputes over authority, religious tensions, and the king's attempt to arrest Parliament members. The war led to the execution of Charles I and the temporary establishment of a republic under Oliver Cromwell.

How did the Armenian Genocide occur during World War I?

The Armenian Genocide occurred in 1915 when the Ottoman Empire, in the midst of World War I, blamed Armenians for its military losses. The government arrested, deported, and massacred an estimated 1 million Armenians, causing widespread suffering and death.

What was the Trail of Tears and how did it affect Native Americans?

The Trail of Tears refers to the forced relocation of Native American tribes, including the Cherokee, in the 1830s. Driven by the discovery of gold in Georgia, U.S. President Andrew Jackson implemented policies to displace Native Americans, leading to the death of thousands during the journey to designated Indian Territory.

What was the Tulsa Race Massacre and why was it significant?

The Tulsa Race Massacre, which occurred in May 1921, involved the violent destruction of the affluent African American neighborhood of Greenwood, known as 'Black Wall Street.' Sparked by a false accusation against a black teenager, the massacre resulted in the deaths of at least 36 people and left thousands of Black residents homeless, with the event being suppressed in media for decades.