TED-Ed
Debunking the myth of the Lost Cause: A lie embedded in American history | Karen L. Cox
In the 1860's, 11 southern states withdrew from the United States and formed the Confederacy. They seceded in response to the growing movement for the nationwide abolition of slavery. Yet barely a year after the Civil War ended, southern...
Wonderscape
The Civil War and Reconstruction: Rebuilding a Divided Nation
This video covers the key events of the Civil War and the challenges of the Reconstruction Era. Learn about the impact of the Emancipation Proclamation, the differing approaches to reunifying the Union, and the struggles faced by...
Curated Video
Dueling Economies That Fueled the Civil War
Which economy was best for the country's future? The industrial economy of the North? Or the plantation system of the South? The stage was set for a financial fracas that would lead to the deadliest war in US history.
Curated Video
America's Two-Party System
The United States is essentially a two-party system, unlike other democracies around the world where people can vote for political parties representing many different interests. Is that a good or a bad thing?
The Economist
How to create a country?
From Catalonia to Kurdistan and Quebec, many people are demanding independence. What does it take to transform a cultural identity into a nation-state? And what is the impact?
TLDR News
Could America Tear Themselves Apart? US Secession Explained - TLDR News
As the US becomes more and more divided some are hoping for big changes - maybe even as big as secession (when one or more states break away from the union altogether). So in this video, we explain how secession would work in practice...
TLDR News
Greater Idaho: Republicans' Plan to Redraw State Lines
With American politics becoming increasingly polarised, secession has become a popular topic of conversation. While that is constitutionally difficult, redrawing state lines is comparatively far easier... So just how likely is a...
Curated Video
The struggles for independence and the impact of redrawing borders
From Catalonia to Kurdistan and Quebec, many people are demanding independence. What does it take to transform a cultural identity into a nation-state? And what is the impact?
AFP News Agency
CLEAN: Vote count begins after historic Sudanese referendum
CLEAN: Vote count begins after historic Sudanese referendum
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : Catalonia to press ahead with independence drive after vote
CLEAN : Catalonia to press ahead with independence drive after vote
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : Shut-down for 50th anniversary of Biafra declaration
Stores, schools and offices remained closed Tuesday in southeastern Nigeria in memory of the 50th anniversary of the Biafran secession statement which had resulted in three years of a terrible civil war
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Catalonia Independence Flag
Medium Shot, Catalonia independence flags views in old town Girona, shot on Dec 13th 2013 (footage by ORNITORRINCO).
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Catalonia Independence Flag
Zoom Shot, Catalonia independence flags views in old town Girona, shot on Dec 13th 2013 (footage by ORNITORRINCO).
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Catalonia Independence Flag
Medium Shot, Catalonia independence flags views in old town Girona, shot on Dec 13th 2013 (footage by ORNITORRINCO).
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Catalonia Independence Flag
Zoom Shot, Catalonia independence and European flags views in old town Girona, shot on Dec 13th 2013 (footage by ORNITORRINCO).
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Catalonia Independence Flag
Zoom Shot, Catalonia independence flags views in old town Girona, shot on Dec 13th 2013 (footage by ORNITORRINCO).
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Catalonia Independence Flag
Zoom Shot, Catalonia independence flags views in old town Girona, shot on Dec 13th 2013 (footage by ORNITORRINCO).
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Catalonia Independence Flag
Zoom Shot, Catalonia independence flags views in old town Girona, shot on Dec 13th 2013 (footage by ORNITORRINCO).
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Catalonia Independence Flag
Medium Shot, Catalonia independence flags views in old town Girona, shot on Dec 13th 2013 (footage by ORNITORRINCO).
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Catalonia Independence Flag
Zoom Shot, Catalonia independence flags views in old town Girona, shot on Dec 13th 2013 (footage by ORNITORRINCO).
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Catalonia Independence Flag
Zoom Shot, Catalonia independence flags views in old town Girona, shot on Dec 13th 2013 (footage by ORNITORRINCO).
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Catalonia Independence Flag
Long Shot, Catalonia independence flags views in old town Girona, shot on Dec 13th 2013 (footage by ORNITORRINCO).
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Catalonia Independence Flag
Medium Shot, Catalonia independence flags views in old town Girona, shot on Dec 13th 2013 (footage by ORNITORRINCO).