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The difference between World War II and the Civil War
1:20:59 - 1:26:11 (05:12)
The Civil War is a unique case in American history because the people who fought in the war still live in the same place where the battles occurred. On the other hand, World War II is not a good model to analyze history because it had a clear end and a defeated enemy.
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This transcript discusses how using World War II as a model for analyzing history is not effective due to the unique conditions of the war such as the clear ending and consequences that were felt by the aggressors.
1:20:59 - 1:23:45 (02:45)
Summary
This transcript discusses how using World War II as a model for analyzing history is not effective due to the unique conditions of the war such as the clear ending and consequences that were felt by the aggressors. The transcript argues that the Civil War is a better model for analyzing history because the consequences felt afterward were felt by both sides of the conflict.
ChapterThe difference between World War II and the Civil War
Episode#354 – Jeremi Suri: American Civil War
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The 14th Amendment Clause Three states that elected officials who violate their oath of office can still live in the country, and elite figures who commit wrongdoing often have many ways to escape punishment.
1:23:45 - 1:26:11 (02:26)
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The 14th Amendment Clause Three states that elected officials who violate their oath of office can still live in the country, and elite figures who commit wrongdoing often have many ways to escape punishment.