Revolution or Civil War?

The video explores the concept of civil war, starting with the American Revolution, which some contemporaries viewed as a civil war. It delves into the process of state making and literature from that era, highlighting how civil wars were perceived on both sides of the Atlantic. The discussion then shifts to contemporary reflections on civil war, particularly during the Iraq War, and how these historical concepts have modern political relevance. The video aims to connect long-standing historical narratives with current political debates, emphasizing the polemical nature of political language.

How did some contemporaries of the American Revolution perceive the conflict?

• As a trade war

• As a religious war

• As a civil war

• As a global war

What inspired the author's reflections on civil war?

• The Industrial Revolution

• The French Revolution

• The Declaration of Independence book

• The American Civil War

During which period was the author researching at the Huntington Library?

• Late 2007 to early 2008

• Late 2005 to early 2006

• Late 2004 to early 2005

• Late 2006 to early 2007

What was the nature of the debate about the violence in Iraq?

• Whether it was a religious war

• Whether it was a world war

• Whether it was a civil war or not

• Whether it was a trade war

What does the author aim to connect through the historical story of civil war?

• Technological advancements

• Political language and community forms

• Cultural traditions

• Economic theories