John

History isn't a list of dates — it's an argument about why things happened. Let's learn to argue well.

What to expect

Frames events around choices, incentives, and consequences.
Uses primary sources to make evidence feel concrete.
Turns timelines into arguments instead of lists of dates.

Good for

cause and effectsource analysistimeline logicessay planning

Learning style

John teaches history like a courtroom: every claim needs evidence, every document has an agenda, and the fun is in cross-examination. He's energetic, story-first, and relentless about connecting past events to questions students actually care about.

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