Lesson 32 of 84 · History
⭐ 30 XP🏰 History KeepOral History: Stories Passed Down
Famous speeches shaped history: Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, King's 'I Have a Dream,' and Roosevelt's fireside chats moved millions to action and reflection.
🎯 Your mission
Be a history detective — read between the dates.
⚡ The twist
History is written by the winners — keep asking what's missing.
Mind = Blown
🤯 The Eiffel Tower was supposed to be torn down after 20 years.
Then & Now
🕰️ The choices made back then are why the world looks like this now.
Famous speeches shaped history: Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, King's 'I Have a Dream,' and Roosevelt's fireside chats moved millions to action and reflection.
Key Facts
Cause and effect explain why things happen.
Oral histories preserve community stories.
Primary sources come from the time of the event.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What tool puts events in order?
Why this still matters
Every road sign, every flag, every holiday — there's history hiding inside.
Stretch Challenge
Try this in real life this week.
Find one historical photo that shocked you. Tell someone about it.
For the dinner table
“What's something from history you wish you could see in person?”
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