History That Doesn't Suck

45: Volume IV Epilogue

Aug 19, 2019
The hosts wrap up Volume IV by discussing the Union's attempts to compromise on slavery, the importance of understanding the social issues surrounding it, and the escalating tensions that led to the Civil War. They also delve into the ethical dilemmas surrounding abolitionist John Brown, the motivations of Union troops, and the significance of foundational documents in America's journey of progress.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Listener Feedback and Corrections
01:34 • 7min
3
Understanding the Social Issues and Debates Surrounding Slavery
08:25 • 14min
4
Discussion on the Great Courses Plus app and recommendation
22:26 • 2min
5
The Dred Scott Decision, the Kansas-Nebraska Act, and the Escalating Tensions
24:32 • 2min
6
The Complicated Figure of John Brown
26:03 • 14min
7
The Complexity of Union Troops' Motivations, Ad for University of California Irvine Programs
40:22 • 3min
8
Foundational Documents and the Journey of Progress
43:15 • 16min