The following videos are part of the ‘Representation, Protest and Political Movement’ series for schools, to show how data can help us understand the way significant political events play out. These videos are designed for secondary school students who are studying economics, history, politics or social issues.
This video series is produced by Discover Economics, the Centre for Economics, Policy and History (CEPH), and the CAGE Research Centre.
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Can riots lead to democracy?
In 2010 protests erupted across the Arab world with protesters demanding a better economic future, an end to government corruption, and most of all democracy. But what really is the impact of protest and riots on establishing democracy?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPVgGJMODuA
Did the Great Irish Famine spark a revolution?
In 1916 an Irish uprising known as the Easter Rising broke out, leading to civil war and the country becoming a self-governing state separate from Britain. But how did this rebellion come about? And who were the rebels prepared to give their lives to fight against British rule?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hAd4iLI9o8
How did Sinn Féin Rise to Power?
In 1910 the whole of Ireland was part of the United Kingdom but a 1918 election saw a new political party rise to power – one that wanted to break ties with Britain. But how had this obscure party risen so quickly?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDBHQjYmvPo
Who joined the Nazis and did it pay off?
Between 1925 and 1939 the number of Nazi party members grew massively from just a few thousand to almost six million. But who were the people that fuelled Hitler’s rise to power? Who were the members of the Nazi party?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uce0294fC9M
How Rwanda changed minds after genocide?
In 1994 Rwanda faced one of the worst genocides in recorded history due to deep ethnic divisions within the country. But have controversial government attempts at reconciliation and state propaganda really healed a brutally divided society?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpyQTpC4XP8
Did Trump’s rallies lead to racial bias in policing?
Before he was elected in 2016 Donald Trump’s speeches were full of anti-immigrant, anti-Muslim sentiment. But this racialised language wasn’t just a promise of what was to come once in power. New research tells us that the rallies themselves had an impact on how minorities were treated – months before he was elected.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pp9nQcBW_eE
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