Boosting Federal Power Post-Civil War | Power and Politics in US Government 8 of 30 | Study Hall

How free is the land of the free, really? In this episode we examine the contradiction of slavery being legal in a nation purportedly founded on inalienable rights. We examine the limitations on civil liberties prior to the Reconstruction Era’s 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments, as well as after, and how our civil liberties continue to evolve. __________________________________________________________________________ Want to get a head start on college and start earning credit now? Now you can take top-tier college courses with Study Hall! Study Hall videos are available to watch at no cost, and first-year courses are $25 to sign-up and begin coursework. Once you're satisfied with your grade, receive credit for only $400. https://link.gostudyhall.com/gov __________________________________________________________________________ Credits Correction: Fabian Neuner is ASU Faculty. His name is misspelled in the credits. __________________________________________________________________________ Follow us on social media! Twitter:   / gostudyhall   Instagram:   / gostudyhall   Facebook:   / gostudyhall   __________________________________________________________________________ Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction 2:20 - The constitution and slavery 4:12 - Reconstruction amendments 10:19 - Conclusion __________________________________________________________________________ #StudyHall #USGovernment #USPolitics #APGovernment SOURCES: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12...