There once was a flower that was unable to settle down anywhere. From the mountains in Kazakhstan, the flower bulb wandered about in Persia, China and Turkey. Until a Dutch scientist took the bulb with him to a small European country. There the flower enjoyed the climate and the soil, and the inhabitants immediately fell in love with the flower and soon designated it a national symbol. It all sounds like a fairy tale, but this is the true story of the tulip.
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GOV 26.108 Women’s History Month – Women’s Rights and Abolition (Sojourner Truth)
Sojourner Truth is best known for her improvised speech on racial inequalities, “Ain’t I a Woman?” delivered at the Ohio Women’s Rights Convention in 1851.
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GOV 26.107 Women’s History Month – Society and the Industrial Age (The Suffragettes)
suf·fra·gette – noun
a woman seeking the right to vote through organized protest.
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GOV 26.98 So What is Communism?
Com·mu·nism (noun)
– a political theory derived from Karl Marx, advocating class war and leading to a society in which all property is publicly owned and each person works and is paid according to their abilities and needs.
– doctrine based on revolutionary Marxian socialism and Marxism-Leninism that was the official ideology of the U.S.S.R.
– a totalitarian system of government in which a single authoritarian party controls state-owned means of production
– a final stage of society in Marxist theory in which the state has withered away and economic goods are distributed equitably
– communist systems collectively eliminating of private property
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GOV 26.97 Khan – Capitalism, Socialism, and Communism (Compare and Contrast)
The Industrial Revolution created economic, political, and social transformations in Europe.
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GOV 26.96 What Is Socialism?
Socialism (noun)
– a political and economic theory (policy or practice) of social organization that advocates that the means of production, distribution, and exchange should be owned or regulated by the community as a whole.
– (in Marxist theory) a transitional social state between the overthrow of capitalism and the realization of communism.
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GOV 26.95 The State Of The Union Address
The U.S. Constitution says: He shall from time to time give to the Congress information of the State of the Union and recommend to their Consideration such Measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient.
— Article II, Section 3 of the U.S. Constitution
CLICK here for the State of the Union Address on Tuesday!
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ECON 26.94 Econ 101 – Introduction
Economics isn’t just about numbers, it’s about people and the choices we make every day. Imagine every decision we make—about our jobs, homes, businesses, money, and time—as a single thread. Economics is the study of how these threads weave together, forming the patterns that shape our lives and societies.
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GOV 26.92 Black History – Amistad (Movie)
If one wishes to understand the causes of the Civil War and the development that led to the Emancipation Proclamation, it is imperative to understand the role of slavery in the nineteenth-century United States. One possible way of preparing students for this episode in American history is by viewing a movie that deals with the topic of slavery both from an emotional and a legal point of view. The movie Amistad includes both aspects. (Source:Christine Meißner)Continue reading Post ID 61672
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GOV 26.91 Supreme Court Justices Today
Front row, left to right — Associate Justices Sonia Sotomayor, Clarence Thomas, Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr., Associate Justices Samuel A. Alito, Jr. and Elena Kagan.
Back row — Associate Justices Amy Coney Barrett, Neil M. Gorsuch, Brett M. Kavanaugh and Ketanji Brown Jackson.
LATEST SUPREME COURT RULING (Posted 2/20/26):
Supreme Court rules that Trump’s sweeping emergency tariffs are illegal.
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GOV 26.89 Trans Atlantic Slavery – African Slave Trade by the Numbers
Slavery became a global industry for the first time in history when millions of African men and women were sold as slaves to Europeans.
315 years. 20,528 voyages.
Millions of lives.
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GOV 26.88 Marbury vs. Madison
What happened in the 1803 United States court case between William Marbury and James Madison? What affect did it have on the young nation?
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GOV 26.86 The Constitution – Judicial Branch (Article 3)
Article III of the Constitution of the United States guarantees that every person accused of wrongdoing has the right to a fair trial before a competent judge and a jury of one’s peers.
OBJECTIVES – Explain the principle of judicial review and how it checks the powers of the other institutions and state governments.
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GOV 26.83 Presidential Facts (Elections, Experiences, and Electoral Process)
SOURCE: The American Presidency Project
Presidential Facts – CLICK HERE
Election Results by year – CLICK HERE
President Trump’s 1st 100 days in office (2nd Term, 2025) – CLICK HERESOURCE – Wikipedia
- 5 presidents had never been elected to public office before becoming president: Zachary Taylor, Ulysses S. Grant, Herbert Hoover, Dwight D. Eisenhower, and Donald Trump. Most of these had, however, been appointed to several prominent offices. Hoover’s contributions to the Treaty of Versailles preceded his appointment as United States Secretary of Commerce. Taylor, Grant, and Eisenhower led U.S. forces to victory in the Mexican–American War, American Civil War, and World War II, respectively – each occupying the highest-ranking command post of their time.
- 2 presidents served as president of the United States for two non-consecutive terms, Grover Cleveland and Donald Trump.
- 1 president was the sole exception and had neither prior government nor military experience before becoming president, Donald Trump.
Summary of the U.S. Election Process
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GOV 26.82 Donald Trump – The Apprentice (American TV series)
Before the Presidency, there was real estate, casinos, and the TV show
S1 E1 · Meet the Billionaire
60 min · Jan 8, 2004The inaugural episode of the series has virtually all the same components that propelled it to 15 seasons. There are 16 candidates in a 13 week job interview with the promise the winner gets a “6 digit salary” in the Trump organization.
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GOV 26.80 The PresidentS of the United States
His Excellency, His Mightiness, His High MightinessThe President of the United Statesand defender of our Liberties.
The Presidents and First Ladies’ Timeline
The Vice Presidents
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GOV 26.79 The Cabinet: Take a look at this piece of nice furniture!
In need of a new cabinet? Well President Trump got to choose a new on . . . but don’t think we are talking about the kitchen.
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GOV 26.78 Roasts! CAVEAT: This is Political!
The White House Correspondents’ Dinner is an annual event held by the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) to celebrate the First Amendment and raise money for scholarships. It is traditionally attended by the President of the United States, journalists, government officials, and celebrities.
ROAST!
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GOV 26.76 The Constitution – The Veto
Veto – the power of one person or group in authority to reject or block a decision, proposal, or law made by another, often acting as a final “no”. Derived from the Latin for “I forbid,” it acts as a check on power, such as a president rejecting legislation passed by Congress.
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GOV 26.75 The Constitution – Executive Branch (Article 2)
Article II, Section 1 of the Constitution states: “The executive Power shall be vested in a President of the United States of America.” The president not only heads the executive branch of the federal government, but is also head of state and commander-in-chief of the armed forces.
History Channel – Executive Branch
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GOV 26.73 Black History Month – Classic Motown Music (1960s)
Classic Motown music officially spans from 1959 to 1983, with its peak “Golden Age” dominating the 1960s and early 1970s. Founded by Berry Gordy in Detroit, it defined the “Sound of Young America” via artists like The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, and Stevie Wonder, blending soul, pop, and R&B.
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GOV 26.72 Black History Month
Black history is American history. Explore why we celebrate Black History Month and why this holiday matters now more than ever.
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GOV 26.63 The Constitution – Legislative Branch (Article 1)
The Constitution written in 1787 lays the ground work for how our government works. Established by Article I of the Constitution, the Legislative Branch consists of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
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GOV 26.60 Political Satire
CAVEAT LECTOR:
Although humor is the mechanism of satire, you may find yourself agreeing or disagreeing with some themes concerning this post? Where do you stand on your political beliefs?
Political satire is a type of satire that specializes in gaining entertainment from politics. Political satire can also act as a tool for advancing political arguments in conditions where political speech and dissent are banned.
Political satire has played a role in American Politics since the 1700s. Under King George’s rule, the colonies used political cartoons to criticize the parliament and fight for independence. Founding father Benjamin Franklin was a notable political satirist. He employed satire in several essays, including Rules by Which a Great Empire May Be Reduced to a Small One and A Witch Trial at Mount Holly.
Cartoons continued to provide commentary on American politics. In the late 1800s, editorial cartoonist Thomas Nast employed political satire to tackle issues like corruption. Amongst other notable political satirists is well-known author Mark Twain, who used satire to criticize and comment on slavery.
See how political satire still exists in today’s political environment. Are you able to recognize the intent and purpose of the following videos?
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