About 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
MS Economics
West Texas A&M University, 2021
MA Public Administration
University of Wyoming, 2009
Areas of Expertise
Awards
Midland High School Teacher of the Year (2018)
About 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
MS Economics
West Texas A&M University, 2021
MA Public Administration
University of Wyoming, 2009
Awards
Midland High School Teacher of the Year (2018)
Areas of Expertise
7 Lesser-Known Special Forces of World War II
During World War II, both the Allied and Axis powers used special forces units to accomplish specific tasks. What are some lesser-known special forces?
Why Autocratic Monarchies Lasted Longer Than Most Histories Admit
Most nations today describe themselves as some sort of republic, but many used to be monarchies with autocratic rulers. What happened to this once-popular system of government?
The Women’s Liberation Movement: A Revolution for Gender Equality
The 1960s saw the rise of the Women’s Liberation Movement. Forty years after the 19th Amendment, women still had to fight for equality.
What Was the Dawes Plan of 1924?
Would Germany’s inability to pay reparations after WWI lead to another war? Luckily, an American diplomat devised the Dawes Plan to temporarily ease tensions.
How the Treaty of Brest Litovsk Pulled Russia Out of World War I
The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk (1918) was a harsh peace agreement signed between Soviet Russia and the Central Powers that ended Russia's WWI role.
What Happened to WWII Japanese Leaders? The Tokyo War Crimes Trials
Many people are aware of the Nuremberg Trials to investigate the Nazis after World War II. But what happened to Japanese leaders who committed similar atrocities?
How Nixon Became President with the “October Surprise” of 1968
In 1968, opponents of US involvement in the Vietnam War were gaining momentum. Lyndon Johnson was considering announcing peace talks to aid his party in the presidential election.
Who Were the Chicago Seven (or Eight)?
In August 1968, the city of Chicago was subject to the DNC Riots, which saw widespread violence and alleged police brutality. Months later, eight anti-war activists went on trial.
How European Imperialism Chased Resources From Columbus to the Modern Global South
Why did the powers of Europe decide to spend resources and manpower claiming and seizing vast tracts of Africa, the Western Hemisphere, Asia, and the Pacific?
Why Did Mexico Under Santa Anna Lose Texas to the United States?
How did Mexico, under the leadership of General Santa Anna, lose the breakaway republic of Texas to its northern neighbor, the United States of America?
How the Roosevelt Corollary Redefined the Monroe Doctrine
In 1904, US President Theodore Roosevelt told European powers that the Western Hemisphere was America’s sphere of influence. Why did he do this, and what was the result?
How the Moors in Spain Shaped the Tapestry of European Culture
Between 711 and 1492, significant portions of Spain and Portugal were settled by Muslims of North African origin. How did these Moors affect European culture?