Dean Lawrence R. Velvel interviews reknowned author James M. McPherson about his book This Mighty Scourge- Perspectives on the Civi War. Mcpherson discusses a myriad of topics including why the civil war began, the role of racism and slavery in the civil war, how foreign perspectives shaped the south’s declaration of states rights, Lincoln’s strategy to restore the union and what might have happened if the south had seceded.
Find part one of this interview HERE!
Educational Video from The Massachusetts School of Law.
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The video always seems to hang at 07:25 – or is it just my computer?
hi! sadly It must be your computer or your connection. The video is a youtube embed- so it’s powered by the mighty youtube, and doesn’t get stuck when we play it.
I don’t imagine it could possibly make a difference- but you could try watching it directy at the youtube source..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYR3I1nXuGs
thanks so much!