Uncle Tom's Cabin and its Effects
This video is accompanied by text. "The most significant response to the Fugitive Slave Act came from the pen of novelist Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom’s Cabin ran serially for nearly a year in an abolitionist newspaper, before it was published as a book in early 1852. It was an immediate and phenomenal success—selling 10,000 copies its first week in print, and 300,000 within a year. By the time of the Civil War, several million copies were in circulation, and many Union soldiers received
History of the United States
This is an informative video of the history of the United States. The presidency of Lincoln and Roosevelt are discussed. Roosevelt knew that the fight for the United States Presidency was not simply a game of political machines and punditry, but that this coming fight demanded a leader who understood the historic enemy of the United States and the founding principles of the nation. (LaRouche PAC video)
The History of Political Parties, by Eric O'Keefe
Sam Adams Alliance & Foundation Chairman and CEO Eric O'Keefe talks about how political parties and individual politicians were once accountable to the people.
French and Indian War: An Overview
Beware of political ad that starts video. This is a glorified slide show. It moves very rapidly with little explanation of cause and effect. Touches on some geographical areas and so a map and wordwall are needed. This is a general overview video of 2:40. The ending is very weak and needs more explanation for students.
George Orwell's 1984 - Part 3
Part 3 of the video about the novel , 1984 by George Orwell. The novel is highly political in nature and follows the hero, Winston Smith, through his struggle, against the inner party, to enjoy the most basic freedoms.
John Steinbeck, Of Mice and Men: Context
The context of a novel is the social, cultural and historical
background in which it is written. It deals with what was happening in
the world in the period with which the novel is concerned. Studying the context of a novel can aid and deepen our understanding of the story and characters. This title looks at the context of the novel Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck. Of Mice and Men has an explicit context because the social and political events of 1930s America create the climate of
Robert F. Kennedy's Statement on Dr. King's Death
Amid the tragedy of the assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, an extraordinary moment in U.S. political history occurred as Robert F. Kennedy, younger brother of slain President John F. Kennedy, broke the news of King's death to a large gathering of African Americans in Indianapolis, Indiana. That evening Robert Kennedy
Palestine 1930-1948 - 7 of 14
This video starts with a 1945 speech by David Ben-Gurion where he urges for Jewish immigration to Palestine. There is footage of the end of the war and the Jews that survived. The fight for independence would begin. There is reference to displacement camps organised by the American and British. Jews demanded to go to Palestine but Britain rejects this possibility. Nations had not opened the doors to these displaced Jews. There is reference to the political reasons why this happened.
Video: “China: Regional or World Power?”
Admiral Joseph Wilson Prueher moderates the second annual Security Symposium sponsored by Vanderbilt University’s Naval ROTC. Panelists are: Peter Lorge, who teaches military history; Brett Benson, a political scientist; and James Holmes, a professor at the U.S. Naval War College. They discuss “China: Regional or World Power?” Contact: annmarie.owens@vanderbilt.edu
Quantitative data analysis using computer programs
With the classification and the understanding on various kinds of quantitative data, useful computer programs will be practiced for the efficient data processing. Statistical analysis, numerical analysis, data plotting will be given by using Excel, Origin, Powerpoint, VBA, OpenOffice, Google spreadsheet, Mathematica, wxMaxima, scilab and R programs for improving the presentation skill.
Gov't and the Marketplace Seminar 10/26/2010 #1: Introduction by Dukakis
Creating Access to Services: The Case of the Massachusetts Health Connector
Jon Kingsdale, Founding Executive Director, Massachusetts Health Connector
Jim Stergios, Executive Director, Pioneer Institute
Moderator:
Michael Dukakis, Distinguished Professor of Political Science and Public Policy, Northeastern University; former Governor of Massachusetts
Gov't and the Marketplace Seminar 10/26/2010 #2: Jon Kingsdale
Creating Access to Services: The Case of the Massachusetts Health Connector
Jon Kingsdale, Founding Executive Director, Massachusetts Health Connector
Jim Stergios, Executive Director, Pioneer Institute
Moderator:
Michael Dukakis, Distinguished Professor of Political Science and Public Policy, Northeastern University; former Governor of Massachusetts
Gov't and the Marketplace Seminar 10/26/2010 #3: Comment by Dukakis
Creating Access to Services: The Case of the Massachusetts Health Connector
Jon Kingsdale, Founding Executive Director, Massachusetts Health Connector
Jim Stergios, Executive Director, Pioneer Institute
Moderator:
Michael Dukakis, Distinguished Professor of Political Science and Public Policy, Northeastern University; former Governor of Massachusetts
Gov't and the Marketplace Seminar 10/26/2010 #4: Jim Stergios
Creating Access to Services: The Case of the Massachusetts Health Connector
Jon Kingsdale, Founding Executive Director, Massachusetts Health Connector
Jim Stergios, Executive Director, Pioneer Institute
Moderator:
Michael Dukakis, Distinguished Professor of Political Science and Public Policy, Northeastern University; former Governor of Massachusetts
Gov't and the Marketplace Seminar 10/26/2010 #5: Q and A
Creating Access to Services: The Case of the Massachusetts Health Connector
Jon Kingsdale, Founding Executive Director, Massachusetts Health Connector
Jim Stergios, Executive Director, Pioneer Institute
Moderator:
Michael Dukakis, Distinguished Professor of Political Science and Public Policy, Northeastern University; former Governor of Massachusetts
Michigan Conference of Political Scientists: Grading the Obama Administration's Foreign Policy
A presentation held at GRCC during the Michigan Conference of Political Scientists.
Michigan Conference of Political Scientists: Michigan Politics
A presentation held at GRCC during the Michigan Conference of Political Scientists.
Michigan Conference of Political Scientists: The Death of Newspapers
A presentation held at GRCC during the Michigan Conference of Political Scientists.
Michigan Conference of Political Scientists: The Supreme Court's 2009-2010 Term
A presentation held at GRCC during the Michigan Conference of Political Scientists.
John the Baptist NestLearning.com presents the video John the Baptist. John the Baptist is a story of courage, kindness, and conviction seen through the life of one of God's greatest prophets, John the Baptiser. It begins with the blessing John's birth to his aging parents, Zacharias and Elisabeth. Dedicating his life to preparing the way for Jesus Christ, John the Baptist faces both political and spiritual a
