Alternative Assessment, US History 2(2022, Fall)

Gál Anna Dóra, OJVEDD

TOPIC SEVEN:GROWTH,TRANSFORMATION AND IMPERALISTIC

VENTURES

Video 1.: YouTube. (2021, May 26). Demolition, disease, and death building the panama
canal Alex Gendler. YouTube. Retrieved December 8, 2022, from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9m1CZNFzjQ

The video from Ted-Ed explains how the California gold rush brought many people to
America’s west coast. The quickest way to transport the gold was to travel to the continent’s
narrowest point, the Isthmus of Panama, where a railroad shortened the journey. However,
this was not the best option because unloading and reloading these ships was both time-
consuming and costly. A canal was required to connect these two bodies of water. The video
discusses the various attempts to build this canal. President Teddy Roosevelt went straight to
the Panamanian people, who staged a coup to become independent nation with US support.
As they gained freedom, work on the canal began. The process is well described in the video.

Video 2: YouTube. (2020, May 15). What was the Agricultural Revolution? YouTube.
Retrieved December 8, 2022, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIJSisZ23p4

The video’s goal is to describe what made the Agricultural Revolution possible and what is
consequences were. It begins by explaining how people had to leave the fields to work in
factories,implying that the Industrial Revolution necessitated a revolution in
agriculture.Britain’s population grew, and farming became far more productive. The reason
for this was the introduction of the four-crop rotation, because clover and turnips were
excellent for feeding animals and increasing field productivity. This resulted in larger
animals, more meat, and lower consumer prices. As described in the video,improved land
managment and technology also played role.
Relation to the topic: We talked about during the first week about Agricultural Revolution.
However this video is about Britain, I believe it is a great idea to look foward informations
about the topic.

Video 3: historychannel. (2018, March 10). The myths of the frontier | the men who built
America: Frontiersmen | history. YouTube. Retrieved December 8, 2022, from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nPIm_cNV1E

The video discusses frontier myths and how they captivated the American imagination.
According to the experts in the video,it was always more like a fantasy than reality. They go
on to discuss the frontiersmen’s habits, such as how they emphasized individualism. Later on,
we can learn about Americans’ misconceptions about these men and the size of these tribes.
Frederick Jackson Turner, a historian, argued that the struggle to colonize the west gave
Americans the independent, inquisitive nature that helped them become a great nation.
Mrs.Greenberg stated that, while his views have been debunked, the bad idea of frontiersmen
persists among the American people.
TOPIC EIGHT:DISCONTENT AND REFORM

Video 1: crashcourse. (2013, August 29). The Progressive Era: Crash course US history
#27. YouTube. Retrieved November 30, 2022, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=i0Q4zPR4G7M

The United States experienced a significant population shift during the Progressive Era(1890-
1920).Reformers, particularly Progressives, sought to addresses emerging social problems.
Poverty, corruption, job insecurity, and other social issues affecting women and children were
among the issues discovered. Among the causes they fought for were the Pure Food and Drug
Act, labor protection, the abolition of child labor, the defense of women’s rights, and a moral
reform that prohibited the sale and consumption of alcohol. Despite their best intentions, they
only wanted those who they believed deserved to be a part of American society to suceed in
achieving these goals.
Relation to the topic: It relates to this week’s topic, because we discussed progressivism,
Roosevelt’s Progressive Party and their goals.
Relation to the podcast: The podcast is closley related to this video, because it is addresses the
same subject. Gary Gerstle of the University of Maryland describes the Progressive
movement in the early 1900s.

Video 2: TEDEducation. (2020, August 20). The rise of modern populism - takis S. pappas.
YouTube. Retrieved November 29, 2022, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=uMNwUh0X5eI

The video from Ted-Ed investigates the rise of modern populism as a political phenomenon
and its potential consequences for democracies. We first learn about the background as the
narrator discusses the Greek political system and Papandreou’s rise to power. It continues to
define populism, mentioning that it is difficult to cover the entire history of it, so the video
focuses on modern populism. Pappas explained the background more in depth because it
provides a better understanding of the phenomenon. He emphasizes liberal democracy first,
then populists subvert democracy. Modern populist despite any establishment that opposes
popular will. The leaders are often charismatic people who define themselves as emboying the
will of the people.

Video 3: historychannel. (2019, January 14). Immigrants at Ellis Island | history. YouTube.
Retrieved November 30, 2022, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=bDNKHWzQiz8

The video from History provides insight into immigration process that occured in the United
States. Estimates suggest that 40% of Americans are descended from immigrants who entered
the country through Ellis Island during its sixty-year run. To deal with the increasing number
of immigrants arriving in America, the first immigration station opened in New York Harbor
on January 1st, 1892. The narrator of the video claims that nearly 450,000 people attempted to
enter the United States in the first year. There were 12 million people living on Ellis Island
when it closed in 1954. Private steamships transported migrants from Eastern and Southern
Europe on one-to-two week journeys as they sought safety from poverty and persecution or
simply wanted to start a new life.
TOPIC NINE:WAR, PROSPERITY, AND DEPRESSION

Video 1: YouTube. (2021, November 23). Zimmermann telegram: German coup attempt of
WWI intercepted. YouTube. Retrieved December 10, 2022, from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMP0bFK1Kws

The Zimmermann telegram was featured in a video by the Daily Dose Documentary channel.
It all begins with the u-boats and the sinking of the Lusitania. Mentioning President Thomas
Woodrow Wilson, who was re-elected on the promise of keeping the United States out of the
European War. He was successful for a time, but eventually gave up. The Germans were
eager to exact vengeance on the British for the blockade’s impact. The issue was that if the
US chose to engage in submarine warfare, it would join the Great War and fight alongside the
Allies against them. German Arthur Zimmerman sent a coded telegram to the German
Minister in Mexico proposing an alliance with Mexico and promising to return the lands that
had been taken.
Relation to the topic: This week, we explored the Great War. The video is related to the topic
because we discussed the Zimmermann Telegram, but it also provides us with some
additional information.

Video 2: YouTube. (2021, September 14). Why did the US join World War One? (short
animated documentary). YouTube. Retrieved December 10, 2022, from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhTFWe8dbEk

They explained how the United States became involved in the World War I. They begin by
stating that the US played minor role in the first three years of the war, because it did not
directly affect them. The video goes on to explain why they joined the war in the first place.
They initially dismissed it as insignificant, believing that Europeans always fought over
something, no matter how minor. President Wilson was more concerned with re-election, but
he needed the support of the German-American and Irish-American populations, as well as
protestants living along the Eastern seaboard. To win their votes, he promised that the US
would never join the war, but as we all know, six months later after he elected, they did. The
reason for this was their turn against Germany, as they resumed unrestricted submarine
warfare, which could target American vessels, and the final push with the Zimmermann
Telegram, in which the German Empore essentially asked Mexico to invade the United States.
Altough Wilson initially refused to join,he changed his mind due to financial considerations.
Many other reasons for the war also mentioned in the video. The final concept is that America
declared war on Germany, which eventually drew them into WWI.
Relation to the topic: We dicussed the Great War, and these animated videos could greatly
summarize the topic.

Video 3: historychannel. (2018, January 31). Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen points | history.
YouTube. Retrieved December 8, 2022, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=lbdhxLVlrhI

This video from History’s Youtube channel explains the details of President Wilson 1918 plan
to end World War I, by examining both the cause of the war and potential solutions for peace.
The video begins with the previously mentioned Zimmermann Telegram and Wilson’s refusal
to go to war. The Fourteen Points is the title of President Wilson’s speech. He elaborated on
his idealized vision of a conflict-free world. His top priority was to increase public
understanding of what was going on in the country. He also wished for the removal of
blockades and the restoration of global maritime freedom. Other perspective on the Eastern
Front, free trade, the military, and self-determination exist.
Relation to the topic: Wilson’s ideas,also known as Wilsonian idealism, were described this
week’s presenation.
TOPIC TEN: THE 1920S, THE NEW DEAL AND WORLD WAR II.

Video 1: historychannel. (2010, December 12). World War II in HD: Attack on Pearl
Harbor | history. YouTube. Retrieved December 2, 2022, from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECd_OfwjNvM

History depicts the events of Pearl Harbor in this brief video. Japan attacked US navy base at
Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941,killing over 2000 military and civilian personnel.
Following that, the United States declared war on the Japanese Empire. Following that, we
can hear President Roosevelt address the nation about the event. He stated that with the
unwavering determination of their people,the United States will triumph. He continues
describing the events as unprovoked. The Congress declares war in the final sentence.
Relation to the topic: Despite the fact that the video is brief and does not provide so much
context, I find connection with the video and the week’s topic.

Video 2: crashcourse. (2013, October 10). The Great Depression: Crash course US history
#33. YouTube. Retrieved December 2, 2022, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=GCQfMWAikyU

The video begins with what many people believe was the cause of the Great Depression: the
October 1929 stock market crash. It is not true, however, because we can say that the cause
was unemployment and the resulting hardship. Beginning in 1930, the video continues with
the failures of America’s banking system. Depositors queued to withdraw their funds from the
bank, banks called in loans and sold assets, causing credit to freeze, destroying the economy.
The Hoover Administration’s responses to the Great Depression follow. Herbert Hoover
provided a global explanation, stating that the cause was World War I. The narrator then goes
over everything he did and did not do during the Great Depression. The impact of the Great
Depression is most likely the most important aspect of the video.
Relation to the topic: This week we mentioned several things, such as the Black Tuesday and
the Bonus Army.

Video 3: crashcourse. (2013, October 18). The new deal: Crash course US history #34.
YouTube. Retrieved December 4, 2022, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=6bMq9Ek6jnA

In this episode, John Green teaches us about the New Deal, President Franklin D.Roosevelt’s
plan to help the United States recover from the Great Depression. The narrator discusses some
of the most successful and well-known New Deal programs. They were not always
synonymous. The narrator tell us who supported and opposed the New Deal. He also talked
how the New Deal altered the relationship between the government and the people, and
explained how the Great Depression ended.
TOPIC ELEVEN:POSTWAR AMERICA

Video 1: TEDEducation. (2016, September 26). The history of the Cuban Missile Crisis -
Matthew A. Jordan. YouTube. Retrieved December 15, 2022, from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwWW3sbk4EU

The video talk about the Cuban Missile Crisis from Ted-Ed. It begins with a general
introduction and then moves on to discuss the events. When the US learned that missiles were
being placed in Cuba, it sent spy planes over the island. Kennedy became aware of the
problem and convened a meeting with his council members. They debated whether to
blockade Cuba or launch an aerial missile attack. They considered invanding the country to
demonstrate their commitment. The US declared a state of emergency and began preparing its
military. Khrushchec acknowledged the existence of missilies in his initial proposal, but only
as defensive weapons. He warns Kennedy that if he invades, everything will be fall apart in
Cuba. The next day, his second proposal was broadcast on the radio, in which he advocated
for the removal of Cuban missiles only after the removal of US missiles from Italy and
Turkey. A US U-2 was shot down over Cuba on the same day, but the Americans believe it
was an accident. In exchange for the removal of the missiles, Kennedy agreed not to invade
Cuba, but he ignored the second part of the agreement. They also agreed in private to remove
their missiles from Europe.
Relation to the topic: We described the Cold War,and it is an significant event that happened
during that period.

Video 2: BlastfromthePast. (2015, May 20). Zero hour - origins of the Cold War. YouTube.
Retrieved December 15, 2022, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=8hMzLpTXo6E

This video was posted on the It’s History YouTube channel. It informs us about the
beginnings of the Cold War. The beginnings of the Cold War can be tracted back to World
War I and II. In the final months of World War II, Franklin D.Roosevelt, Winston Churchill,
and Joseph Stalin began drafting plans for a global order. The Cold War was founded on
paranoia and intrigue. For the next 40 years, the fight would be to maintain a policy while
balancing it against terror. The Yalta Conference, where President Roosevelt and Winston
Churchill agreed to divide Germany, is mentioned in the video.

Video 3: crashcourse. (2013, November 15). The Cold War in Asia: Crash course US
history #38. YouTube. Retrieved December 15, 2022, from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2IcmLkuhG0

John Green teaches you about the Cold War as it played out in Asia in this video. As
previously stated, the Cold War was problematic, with much of the heat generated in Asia.
Let’s just say that the US struggle against communist expansion in Korea and Vietnam
became a full-fledged war. In both of these cases,the US sent troops to intervence in civil
wars that appeared to be won by communists. That is a bit of an oversimplification, but the
narrator explains it very well.
TOPIC TWELVE:DECADES OF CHANGE(1960-1980)

Video 1: BiographyChannel. (2012, December 12). Jimmy Carter - U.S. president | Mini
Bio | Bio. YouTube. Retrieved December 17, 2022, from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVlU7F5Gwo8

The video focuses on Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States. It begins with the
basics, such as when and where he was born, as well as some information about his parents. It
continues with his studies,Rosalynn,and their marriage. Carter served aboard battleships and
submarines between 1946 and 1952, rising to the rank of lieutenant. After his father died, he
resigned from the Navy to handle family business. His notable political career began in 1962,
when he was elected to the Georgia Senate, though he was only elected governor for the
second time in 1976. He declared his candidacy for president in 1974. He was elected two
years later.
Relation to the topic: Jimmy Carter is a significant figure in American History, that is why I
can connect to the topic.

Video 2: RudtheSpud. (2018, May 27). Vietnam War in 13 minutes - Manny Man does
history. YouTube. Retrieved December 15, 2022, from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exVKd-x5QVc

The video begins by explaining what Vietnam was like at the time, when it was part of French
Indochina. The Geneva Conference in 1954 established a division between North and South
Vietnam. The United States backed South Vietnam’s president anti-communist policies. Some
people, however,continued to harbor feelings for the communist Ho Chi. In 1964, American
ships were dispatched to the Gulf of Tonkin. The USS Maddox was allegedly attacked by
North Vietnamese patrol boats. The outrage of the American people fueled the incident’s
growth. This authorized American participation in the Vietnam War. The Tet Offensive, a
strike on South Vietnam, began in 1968.
Relation to the topic: This week we discussed the Vietnam War and this video added some
insight information about what happened.
Relation to the podcast: This video is related to this week’s podcast. It is called The Origins of
the Vietnam War, and it mentioned John F. Kennedy briefly.

Video 3: historychannel. (2022, June 28). Inside the assassination of John F. Kennedy | the
president has been shot | history vault exclusive. YouTube. Retrieved December 17,
2022, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcPEx-ZI210

In this video, researchers conduct an in-depth investigation into John F.Kennedy’s

assassination. It begins by explaining how the president died in Texas and how it was the first
presidental assassination captured on film. Then James Naville, a police officer at the time,
speaks up. He discusses the possible shooter, Lee Oswald,and why he handcuffed himself to
him. The video continues with events following Kennedy’s death. Following his death,
Lyndon B. Johnson was elected President. He attempt to carry out Kennedy’s agenda and
more.
TOPIC THIRTEEN: THE NEW CONSERVATISM AND NEW WORLD
ORDER

Video 1: paisatar. (2021, March 3). American postwar prosperity. YouTube. Retrieved
December 26, 2022, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_3sCsBrei0

In this video, they look at the United States’ rapid economic and population growth following
the war.It begins with the period of rapid growth lasted from the 1940s to the early 1950s.
Unemployment was at record low, and average incomes and purchasing power in the US
increased. The video continues with the social reasons, one of which is the post-war baby
boom, a sharp increase in the US birth rate. The narrator cites a number of political and
economic reasons, including the Bill of Rights and low-interest loans. Moving on, we learn
about Eisenhower’s presidency, which lasted from 1953 to 1960.

Video 2: SimonSchusterVideos. (2014, July 28). History in five: The political rise of Ronald
Reagan. YouTube. Retrieved December 26, 2022, from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yry-OXJe7f8

In this video we learn five facts about Ronald Reagan’s political rise. The first is that Reagan
served as governor during one of the darkest periods in American history. It was the era of the
Arab oil embargo, for example. The second is that, despite having a sad and lonley childhood,
he grew into very charismatic performer. Prior to entering politics, he worked as a
lifeguard,radio peformer, and movie star. According to the third, no on expected him succeed
Nixon or Ford. The fourth is about the long national nightmare that Ford promised would end
once he took office. Finally, at the time, people needed Reagan’s grace and confidence. Last
but not least, he saved his best performance for the RNC stage.
Relation to the topic: We dicussed Ronald Reagan’s rising in the week’s topic.

Video 3: crashcourse. (2014, January 16). George HW Bush and the end of the Cold War:
Crash course US history #44. YouTube. Retrieved December 30, 2022, from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-K19rVDxoM

The video discusses the Cold War’s end and George H.W.Bush’s presidency. As the title
suggest, the end of the Cold War was a significant event. The fall of the Soviet Union was the
most important event of Bush’s presidency, and Ronald Reagan is credited with brining it
about. He was unquestionably an expert in foreign policy, having served as a representative to
China, an ambassador to the United Nations, and the director of the CIA.
WEEK FOURTEEN: BRIDGE TO THE 21TH CENTURY

Video 1: YouTube. (2022, September 22). The immediate aftermath of 9/11 | while the rest
of us die. YouTube. Retrieved December 30, 2022, from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZ-9kKkAmXU

We learn about the aftermath of 9/11 in Vice Tv’s video. In the event of national disaster, the
US government had a plan in place. When 9/11 occured, however, no one knew who was in
charge. In the moments of following the World Trade Center attack, the Bush administration
descended into complete chaos and confusion. The national coordination for security, Richard
Clark, is also in charge of ensuring that government initatives continue. For the first time, the
continuity of government program was activated to ensure the safety of the fundamentals, the
separation of powers, and the security of the president, vice president, and speaker of the
house. President Bush was hurried onto Air Force One and whisked away to an unknown
destination.
Relation to the topic: This week we talked about the events of 9/11, this video on the other
hand, focuses on the immediate aftermath of the attack and how the previously established
system failed.

Video 2: ImperialWarMuseum. (2021, March 17). Iraq War 2003 explained | why Bush and
Blair attacked Saddam Hussein. YouTube. Retrieved December 30, 2022, from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tcUogFo9yE

Chris Cooper investigates the events that led US President George W.Bush and British Prime
Minister Tony Blair to invade Saddam Hussein’s Iraq in this video. The Iraq War has a long
and complicated history that extends far beyond oil and WMDs. Beginning with Saddam’s
use of chemical and biological weapons during the Iran-Iraq War, The First Gulf War in
1991,the 9/11 terror attacks, and concluding with UN weapons inspections. The invasion,
codenamed Operation Telic by the British, began with airstrikes on Baghdad and an assault
from the Persian Gulf on the AI-faw peninsula to secure oil fields and important ports.As the
land campaign progressed, numeours Coalition soldiers encountered fierce resistance.

Video 3: crashcourse. (2014, January 23). The Clinton years, or the 1990s: Crash course US
history #45. YouTube. Retrieved December 30, 2022, from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rboN6F2g-k

We can learn about the 1990s, also known as the Clinton Years,as usual greatly explained in
the Crash Course’s video. George H.W. Bush had lost the 1992 presidential election to Bill
Clinton, a young upstart Democrat. He was more conservative and reduced government aid.
He was tough on the law and criminals. He also ratified the North American Free Trade
Agreement. Throughout the civil wars in Haiti, Bosnia and Herzegnovia, and Somalia,he
provided assistance. The narrator also discusses some of the Clinton administration’s
domestic successes and failures, such as the botched attempt at healthcare reform, the dismal
track record on GLBTQ issues, the contentious Welfare reform, and the more upbeat topics,
such as the dramatic growth in the economy, and computers, technology as well.
WEEK FIFTEEN: THE OBAMA YEARS(2009-2017)

Video 1: historychannel. (2018, April 24). Why was the election of 2008 important? |
history. YouTube. Retrieved January 2, 2023, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=8xL0ey5gasg

We gain knowledge about the 2008 election in History’s video. Barack Obama was elected as
the first black president of the United States. First, we can learn a little about
Obama,specifically that he made his first appearance at the 2004 Democtratic National
Convention, where he delivered an impassionate speech. He also ran for and won a US Senate
seat in Illinois the same year. In 2008, the Democratic primary came down to Hillary Clinton
and Barack Obama,with Obama securing the nomination despite Clinton’s greater popularity.
He ran against Republican Senator John McCain in the general election. They disagreed on a
variety of issues, including the Iraq war, taxes, and health care. Obama won both the electoral
college and the popular vote. It was a watershed moment in history, as he was energizing
votes and, more importantly, mobilizing the black vote.

Video 2: voxdotcom. (2015, June 26). The march of marriage equality. YouTube. Retrieved
January 2, 2023, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2crZ4_xgKg

The same-sex marriage became legal in the US in 2015. We can see the evolution of same-sex
marriage in this Vox video. In 2003,Massachusetts became the first state to grant gay and
lesbian couples the right to marry, with weddings beginning in 2004. Connecticut came in
second four years later, followed by Iowa,New Hampshire, and Vermont in 2009. Finally, the
US Supreme Court rules on June 26, 2015, that all state bans on same-sex marriage are
unconstitutional, allowing gay and lesbian couples to marry in all 50 states.
Relation to the topic: This week’s topic we defined Obama’s acts, and one of them is the
same-sex marriage.

Video 3: YouTube. (2017, January 19). Obama's legacy: Two terms defined by failures and
successes. YouTube. Retrieved January 2, 2022, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=MDdT6JOqI94

Although Obama’s accomplishments are frequently contested, they are undeniably notable.
When he took office, the world was in the grip of financial crisis. In 2009,he began injecting
800 billion dollars into the economy, which helped save it. In an effort to ensure healthcare as
a human right,Obamacare expanded health coverage to millions of uninsured Americans.
Although his achievements are frequently disputed, there is no denying that they were
significant. His relationship with Congress, on the other hand, was extremely strained: he
accused Republicans of partisan obstruction, while they accused him of arrogance. During his
final two years, he increased his use of executive authority.
Relation to the topic: As we can see we talked about Obama’s presidency,that is the
connection I see with the video and the week’s topic. It helped me to understand and gain
more knowledge about Obama’s actions.
WEEK SIXTEEN:THE TRUMP PRESIDENCY(2017-2021)

Video 1: nowthismedia. (2019, September 27). The trump-ukraine scandal, explained |

Nowthis. YouTube. Retrieved January 5, 2023, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=sansYtYl3gA

According to a call transcript made public by the White House, President Trump requested on
July 25 that Ukraine’s newly elected president, Volodymyr Zelensky, look into onfounded
claims that Joe Biden prevented Ukraine from prosecuting his son. At the time, Joe Biden was
still Vice President. Hunter Biden served on the board of Burisma, a Ukrainian oil and gas
company. At the time Ukraine prosecutor general, Victor Shokin, was investigating Burisma.
He was not, however, specifically looking into Hunter Biden,and he was most emphatically
not looking into Joe Biden. First and Foremost,Trump’s claims are false. He and Rudy
Giuliani have been working together to invent his story in order to harm Biden and his family.
Relation to the topic: It is about Trump’s action, which is greatly related to the week’s topic.

Video 2: voxdotcom. (2017, May 4). What you need to know about the House vote to repeal
Obamacare. YouTube. Retrieved January 5, 2023, from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcHGBaf_ggU

In May 2017,the House of Representatives voted to repeal and replace Obamacare.

Republicans approved legislation that allows insurance companies to raise premiums for sick
people. Furthermore,it allows them to provide fewer benefits, allowing them to forego
covering things like maternity care or prescription medications because they expect them to
be expensive. The Senate, on the other hand,included many members who opposed the House
Bill.Trump was ready to sign the American Health Care Act despite having said several things
that contradicted the bill.

Video 3: iammrbeat. (2017, January 6). The American presidential election of 2016.
YouTube. Retrieved January 5, 2023, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vT2-
S9z9140

On November 8, 2016, the 58th Presidential election in America history was held. The video
begins by mentioning previous topics, such as ISIS and Black Lives Matter. Then it moves on
to Donald Trump. Trump had gained notoriety for decades as a successful businessman and
reality television figure. Even when he finally announced his candidacy on June 16, 2015,no
one took him seriously. He had considered running for president for a long time. He had to
defeat a number of Republicans to order to win the nomination. Trump received 304 electoral
votes, while Hillary Clinton received nearly 3 million more votes from the general public.
Nonetheless,Trump won the election.
Relation to the topic: This video give us some background information about how went the
presidential election and how it ended with Trump.
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BlastfromthePast. (2015, May 20). Zero hour - origins of the Cold War. YouTube. Retrieved
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crashcourse. (2013, October 10). The Great Depression: Crash course US history #33.
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crashcourse. (2013, October 18). The new deal: Crash course US history #34. YouTube.
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course US history #44. YouTube. Retrieved December 30, 2022, from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-K19rVDxoM

crashcourse. (2014, January 23). The Clinton years, or the 1990s: Crash course US history
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historychannel. (2010, December 12). World War II in HD: Attack on Pearl Harbor | history.
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historychannel. (2018, April 24). Why was the election of 2008 important? | history.
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