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Listening to America

#1562 Ten Things: Counterfactual History

Aug 28, 2023
This podcast explores ten fascinating counterfactual scenarios in history, such as what if the British had won the Revolutionary War, if Alexander Hamilton had become President, if the South had won the Civil War, and if Hitler had gotten an atomic bomb. It also delves into the potential outcomes of these scenarios and their impact on democracy, isolationism, and the printing press's influence on the Reformation.
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  • Counterfactual history allows us to explore pivotal turning points and their potential outcomes in history.
  • The assassination of Abraham Lincoln significantly impacted American history, particularly in terms of reconstruction and civil rights.

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Counterfactuals in History

The podcast episode discusses the concept of counterfactual history and explores 10 intriguing historical scenarios. It delves into questions like what if the British had won the Revolutionary War, what if Alexander Hamilton had become president, and what if Hitler had obtained the atomic bomb. The conversation emphasizes the value of counterfactuals in understanding turning points, causes, and outcomes in history.

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