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Radical Republicans and the Freedmen's Bureau: Reconstruction Efforts
This video examines the role of Radical Republicans during Reconstruction, highlighting their push for civil rights and the abolition of enslavement. Learn about their conflict with Presidents Lincoln and Johnson, the passage of the...
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Andrew Johnson and the Rise of Black Codes
This video examines President Andrew Johnson's controversial role during the Reconstruction Era. After Lincoln's death, Johnson's policies, including overturning the "40 acres" order and vetoing civil rights legislation, shaped the...
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The Humanitarian Crisis of Cobalt Mining in the DRC
Explore the devastating human toll of cobalt mining in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Learn about the exploitation of women and children in artisanal mines, the struggles with child labor, and the impact of violence and...
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Obstacles to Black Voting Rights in U.S. History
This video explores the history of voter suppression tactics used against Black voters in the United States, from the Three-Fifths Compromise to Jim Crow laws, poll taxes, and literacy tests. Learn about the barriers Black voters faced...
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Thurgood Marshall: The First African American Supreme Court Justice
This video explores Thurgood Marshall’s historic appointment to the Supreme Court in 1967 by President Lyndon Johnson and his legacy as a justice. Known for his strong stance on civil rights, Justice Marshall advocated for the rights of...
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Thurgood Marshall’s Rise: From Appeals Court to Solicitor General
This video covers Thurgood Marshall’s legal career in the 1960s, starting with his appointment to the US Court of Appeals by President John F. Kennedy. Learn how Marshall’s decisions upheld civil rights and privacy, leading to his role...
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Thurgood Marshall's Early Life and Path to Becoming a Civil Rights Attorney
This video explores the early life of Thurgood Marshall, from his upbringing in Baltimore and his education at Lincoln University and Howard University Law School. Discover how his personal experiences with racial discrimination...
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The Long Struggle for Voting Rights in the United States
This video explores the lengthy fight to expand voting rights in the United States, focusing on key amendments and laws like the 14th, 15th, and 19th Amendments, the Snyder Act, and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. It highlights how...
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The 15th Amendment: A Milestone in American Voting Rights
Explore the pivotal role of the 15th Amendment in shaping the democratic landscape of the United States. Enacted as the third of the Reconstruction Amendments post-Civil War, this amendment aimed to safeguard the voting rights of all...
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Understanding the 11th Amendment: A Key Change in U.S. Constitution
Discover the significance of the 11th Amendment, ratified in 1795, which addresses sovereign immunity and limits the ability to sue states in federal court. Originating from the case of Chisholm v. Georgia, this amendment highlights the...
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The 14th Amendment: Citizenship, Equal Rights, and Civil Liberties
Discover the impact of the 14th Amendment, a key Reconstruction Amendment that played a crucial role in reshaping the American legal landscape post-Civil War. This amendment redefined citizenship, guaranteeing equal protection and due...
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The Sixteenth Amendment: A Milestone in American Taxation
Explore the history and significance of the Sixteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which granted Congress the power to levy income taxes. Learn about the context of its creation, its implications for government revenue,...
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Understanding the Role of US State Governments
Explore the significance of state governments in shaping daily life and enacting laws that affect citizens. Learn about the historical context of state powers, from the Constitutional Convention to the adoption of the Bill of Rights....
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The Wright Brothers: Pioneers of Flight
Learn about the groundbreaking achievements of Wilbur and Orville Wright, who made the world's first powered flight in 1903. Their methodical approach to aeronautical design set them apart from other attempts at flight. Despite facing...
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Unveiling tetris, the soviet origins of a global game
Discover the fascinating history behind Tetris, from its creation in the Soviet Union by Alexey Pajitnov to becoming a worldwide phenomenon.
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AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C03) - Scalability Solutions
How do you grow a database when it's not keeping up with the workload. AWS offers different scalability solutions, and they are presented in this video to assist the architect in selecting the best option.
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ChatGPT and DALL-E: Sell Your Creative Thinking with AI - Ownership, Authorship, and Trademark Law
In this video, we will delve deeper into the concepts of ownership, authorship, and trademark law. You will learn about the legal rights of creators and how they can protect their work in the realm of generative AI. This clip is from the...
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ChatGPT for Creatives - Rytr
In this video, the author introduces Rytr, an AI-powered writing assistant that generates content using advanced natural language processing techniques. The author explains how Rytr can be used to quickly generate content for different...
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CISSP Crash Course - Security Models
This video explains security models definition and trusted computing. This clip is from the chapter "Architecture and Engineering" of the series "CISSP Crash Course".This section covers domain 3, which focuses on architecture and...
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The Joy and Judgement of Being Out and Proud in Lebanon
The Lebanese band Mashrou' Leila, has long been celebrated and condemned for being unabashedly queer and influencing discussions about queer representation in the Middle East. This video features members of the band and Tarek Ziedan, the...
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Voting Rights Act of 1965
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 tackled voter suppression in the United States. While it significantly increased the registration of Black voters, it was not without controversy.
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First Ladies
The role of the First Lady of the United States has changed over the years. These women have shaped the White House as well as the nation.
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Types of People in the Colonies
Colonial America housed many diverse inhabitants—from the enslaved to the gentry—each contributing to society in different ways.
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Life in the Colonies: Women
In the Thirteen Colonies, women had limited rights and freedoms. Their lives, influenced by marriage, status, and coverture laws varied greatly, reflecting the evolving society of the time.