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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.
Education:West Texas A&M University, 2021MS EconomicsUniversity of Wyoming, 2009MA Public AdministrationExpertise:Articles by Owen Rust
What have been the biggest and most intense issues during the United States presidential elections? Are they unique to each election cycle, or are some issues recurring?
In September 1943, the US and Britain invaded fascist Italy. Unfortunately, Nazi Germany kept dictator Benito Mussolini in power. Could Rome be taken without being destroyed?
Many may be unaware that the Allies almost lost World War I because Russia left the war early, freeing up thousands of German soldiers on the Eastern Front. But why?
In Summer 1862, the Union decided to try and end the Civil War in the quickest way possible: barging straight into the Confederate capital of Richmond, Virginia.
In early 1862, the Union made its entry into Tennessee, the “top” of the South. Could it retake forts in Confederate territory and begin winning the Civil War?
How often does a president’s running mate go on to eclipse him? Here’s a look at the vice presidents who went on to shine!
In September 1863, the Confederacy won its largest victory in the Western Theater at Chickamauga. Would the Union be able to regain the initiative and continue retaking territory?
In both World Wars, Italy switched from being a German ally to one of the Allied Powers. Why did it do this, and did it work out in Italy’s favor?