Understanding Untold American History

The video begins with New Year greetings and transitions into a discussion on the importance of history, emphasizing the need for students to understand its relevance. The speaker introduces the 'Untold' series, a collection of short videos on American history and civics, produced in collaboration with USC and the Driving Force Institute. The series includes various topics like 'America Explained', 'Museum of Artifacts', and 'Hidden Histories'. New series for 2021 are also introduced, focusing on arts and unexpected historical facts.

What is the main topic of the video?

• A cooking tutorial

• The importance of history and the 'Untold' series

• A new song by One Direction

• The weather in Northern Ireland

According to the video, why do students need to understand history?

• To understand the present and its relevance

• To pass exams

• To become historians

• To memorize dates

What is the 'Untold' series about?

• A travel vlog

• A documentary on wildlife

• A series of cooking shows

• A collection of American history and civics videos

Which series within 'Untold' explores the history of America and its impact on society today?

• Things You Didn't Know

• The Arts

• America Explained

• Hidden Histories

What does the 'Museum of Artifacts that Made America' series focus on?

• Famous American landmarks

• American cuisine

• Inventions and artifacts of the past

• Modern art

Who is referred to as the 'Robin Hood of Harlem' in the 'Hidden Histories' series?

• Elizabeth Freeman

• Penelope J. Cornfield

• Madame Queenie

• Ida B. Wells

What does the 'Women and American Story' series highlight?

• Famous American men

• The history of American music

• Diverse women's contributions to American history

• American sports history

What is the focus of the 'Academy of American Democracy' series?

• The history of American sports

• The evolution of American cuisine

• The roots of American democracy in ancient Athens

• The history of American fashion

What new series for 2021 explores the impact of American art and movements?

• Hidden Histories

• Speeches that Changed America

• The Arts

• America Explained

What is the purpose of learning untold history according to the video?

• To win trivia contests

• To memorize facts

• To understand the relevance of history to today's society

• To become a historian