Theodore Roosevelt and San Juan Hill
Professor of history Gary Gerstle talks about the significant role of Black soldiers in the Battle of San Juan Hill. Professor Gerstle explains that presidential aspirant Theodore Roosevelt downplayed the importance of t..
Theodore Roosevelt and Women's Rights
Professor of history Gary Gerstle explains that, while Theodore Roosevelt was a staunch advocate of women's suffrage, "...he never thought that women could be equal to men in all respects."
Theodore Roosevelt and the Value of War
Professor of history Gary Gerstle talks about Theodore Roosevelt's perspective on war. Professor Gerstle explains that Roosevelt not only saw war as a means by which great men prove themselves, but also believed that par..
Thomas Jefferson and Slavery
Historian Peter Onuf talks about reasons why Thomas Jefferson didn't free his slaves. Professor Onuf explains that one reason was Jefferson's personal financial debt. "For financial reasons, (his) estate wouldn't allow i..
Thomas Jefferson: A Study in Contradiction
Historian Peter Onuf talks about the apparent contradiction between Thomas Jefferson as a champion of freedom, liberty, and democracy, and Thomas Jefferson the aristocrat and slave owner.
To End All Wars?: Battle Status as U. S. Enters World War I
The Russian revolution in the fall of 1917 creates new opportunities for Germany in World War I. The Germans launch a series of offensives drives in an attempt to reach Paris before U. S. troops arrive. However, the arri..
To End All Wars?: Last Brutal Battles of World War I
General John Pershing is concerned about the effectiveness of the Allied war plan and pushes to gain control over a specific sector of the battle for U.S. troops. Such an approach will highlight the significance of the U..
To End All Wars?: Paris Peace Conference, The
President Woodrow Wilson's vision clashes with the hard realities of international politics at the Paris Peace Conference. He compromises territorial settlements in the Far East and Poland in order to save the idea of th..
To End All Wars?: Retreat from Idealism The
Economic problems, labor unrest, racial tensions and the intensity of antiradicalism combine to create a general sense of disillusionment in the country following the first World War. The federal government is tarnished ..
To End All Wars?: Search for a New World Order
German military leaders seek immediate cease fire rather than risk an invasion and destruction of their homeland. Lenin challenges the Allies to make their war aims clear instead of negotiating secret territorial exchang..