Owen Rust
Owen is an experienced educator, having taught college-level Government and Economics for thirteen years. He has also taught U.S. History and World History, as well as Sociology. In addition to teaching, he has served as lead teacher, department chair, and high school administrator, supervising social studies teachers at the middle school and high school levels.
Articles by Owen Rust
The Almost Forgotten First Battle of the American Civil WarEveryone knows about the Confederate shelling of Fort Sumter, South Carolina in April 1861, but what was the first real land battle of the American Civil War?
How the Sino-Soviet Split Separated Two GiantsIn 1949, the communists won the Chinese Civil War, and the Soviet Union gained a major ally, but later, tensions rose between the two nations.
In 1949, the communists won the Chinese Civil War, and the Soviet Union gained a major ally, but later, tensions rose between the two nations.
The Art of Deception: How WWII Was Won With TrickeryDuring World War II, both the Allied and Axis powers used intelligence services and special forces to thwart their rivals through deception, espionage, and sabotage.
During World War II, both the Allied and Axis powers used intelligence services and special forces to thwart their rivals through deception, espionage, and sabotage.
How the Normans Conquered England in 1066In 1066, the Normans, under the leadership of William, Duke of Normandy, invaded England to secure the throne, bringing about permanent changes to the island kingdom.
In 1066, the Normans, under the leadership of William, Duke of Normandy, invaded England to secure the throne, bringing about permanent changes to the island kingdom.
How the Crusades Reshaped Medieval EuropeIn the Middle Ages, the Pope encouraged European monarchs to wrest the Holy Land away from the Muslims. These religious wars also changed Medieval Europe.
In the Middle Ages, the Pope encouraged European monarchs to wrest the Holy Land away from the Muslims. These religious wars also changed Medieval Europe.
Who Won the Battle of Baton Rouge?Having lost its largest city, New Orleans, months earlier, the Confederacy attempted to retake Louisiana’s capital city of Baton Rouge. Could the Union retain its foothold in the Deep South?
The Ghost Army: Masters of Deception in World War IIDuring World War II, the United States Army created a specialized unit to fool the defending Germans and aid the Allied invasion of France.
During World War II, the United States Army created a specialized unit to fool the defending Germans and aid the Allied invasion of France.
The 25th Amendment: Presidential Succession and RemovalIf a US president is unable to handle the rigors of the office, can he be removed? The 25th Amendment, crafted after 1963, lays the rules for presidential removal.
What Were the Economic Effects of the Iran-Iraq War?For eight years, the Middle East watched as two giants battled in the largest industrialized war since World War II. How did the Iran-Iraq War affect the economy?
For eight years, the Middle East watched as two giants battled in the largest industrialized war since World War II. How did the Iran-Iraq War affect the economy?
What Were the Political Effects of the Iran-Iraq War?Many wonder why such strong sociopolitical tensions exist in the Middle East. One major factor is the eight-year Iran-Iraq War, the largest industrialized war since WWII.
What Were the Sociocultural Effects of the Iran-Iraq War?In the US, many hold negative biases when they hear of the nations Iraq and Iran. Why did they get such bad reputations, and when did it start?
In the US, many hold negative biases when they hear of the nations Iraq and Iran. Why did they get such bad reputations, and when did it start?
Voter Turnout and Political Ideologies in the US: An OverviewHave Americans always been active voters and politically active? Did “liberal” and “conservative” always mean what they do now? Here’s a look at America’s historical political landscape.
Have Americans always been active voters and politically active? Did “liberal” and “conservative” always mean what they do now? Here’s a look at America’s historical political landscape.