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From white supremacy to Barack Obama: The history of the Democratic Party
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Anita Lin posted on 2016/11/15Ever wondered how the Democratic Party transformed from its early days to supporting figures like Barack Obama? This video dives into that fascinating history, covering key moments like the New Deal and the Civil Rights Act. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary related to US political history while learning about crucial cultural shifts!
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US /əˈkwaɪr/
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UK /ə'kwaɪə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To get or earn something by thinking or working
- To develop or learn a skill, habit, or quality.
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US /ɛmˈbres/
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UK /ɪm'breɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of holding someone closely
- An act of accepting or supporting something willingly and enthusiastically.
- Transitive Verb
- To hold closely; cuddle, kiss or hug
- To accept something enthusiastically.
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US / ˈɪnfluəns/
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UK /'ɪnflʊəns/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To affect or change something indirectly
- To persuade someone to do something.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The power to affect what happens, to persuade etc.
- A person or thing that affects someone or something in an important way.
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US /ˈkɑntənənt/
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UK /ˈkɒntɪnənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Very large piece of land, e.g. Africa or Asia
- Adjective
- Able to control excretory functions (bowel and bladder).
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