Never Call Retreat: Military Turning Points and Why the North Won the Civil War - Class 15
Explore the pivotal military turning points of the Civil War and analyze the strategic factors that led to the Union's victory, examining the war's lasting impact on American society.
Who Freed the Slaves: Lincoln, Leadership and Emancipation Policy - Class 17
Explore Lincoln's pivotal role in emancipation policy and leadership during the Civil War, examining how various forces and actors contributed to the end of American slavery.
Days of Jubilee: The Process of Emancipation and Union Victory - Class 18
Explore the complex process of emancipation during the Civil War, examining how Union victory transformed American society and left enduring legacies that continue to shape racial, political, and social dynamics.
Andrew Johnson, the Radicals, and the Second American Revolution - Class 20
Explore the pivotal role of Andrew Johnson's presidency and the Radical Republicans in shaping post-Civil War America, examining their impact on racial equality and constitutional transformation.
Wartime Reconstruction and the Ends of War - Class 19
Explore the complex dynamics of post-Civil War America, examining reconstruction policies, societal transformations, and lasting impacts on racial equality and democratic institutions during wartime's aftermath.
Why is pain the price of faith? | Shreenika Sharma | TEDxGreenfield Youth
What if our journey to God is hurting those who carry us there? In this heartfelt talk, a young voice questions a deeply accepted tradition of pilgrimage tourism where animals silently suffer in the name of faith. Through a personal experience in the mountains, this talk challenges us to rethink dev
From Cotton Fields to Choice: Reclaiming Land and Legacy | Troy Bridgeforth | TEDxBoston
Cotton carries a complicated history—one rooted in exploitation, loss, and forced labor. But for Troy Bridgeforth, it also carries a story of choice, resilience, and reclamation. In this talk, Bridgeforth traces his family’s journey across five generations of cotton farming, beginning with post–Ema