Virtual Britsburgh Live - John Bull & Brother Jonathan: British influence on the American Civil War

Virtual Britsburgh Live presents.... 

"John Bull & Brother Jonathan - British influence on the American Civil War"

Alan West, Civil War historian and author, discusses the influence of the UK on the American Civil War, with additional commentary by veteran journalist, author and historian Len Barcousky.

"John Bull & Brother Jonathan:  Great Britain During the American Civil War" addresses British opinions, motivations, and political influences during the American Civil War.  The presentation will use cartoons, newspaper reports, writings and photographs of the period to examine the positions undertaken by the North and South regarding British involvement in the war, how the U.S. and Britain almost came to blows, and their relationship following the war.  

About Virtual Britsburgh

Starved of theatre, literature, cultural activities? Yes? Good then this is for you. Britsburgh is talking its activities into the virtual realm! In a series of live events in the coming weeks streamed online using the Zoom Video Conference App, you will experience aspects of theatre, readings, history, literature, interviews and more. Once you log on, your Virtual Host will make sure you can see and hear us, but we can’t hear or see you. The events are live and the experience is remarkable!

How to watch Virtual Britsburgh?

1. Register for the event - It's free!
2. Donate what you can. We suggest $10 per person. Donations received during registration will be contributed 100% to the Pittsburgh Food Bank.  Registered and forgot to donate? No worries click here. Thanks.
3. During this difficult time Britsburgh will give all money collected to those in need. However, if you like what we are doing we ask you to consider becoming a Britsburgh member that will help us through the next year.
4. You will receive a registration confirmation with a link to the event and a password.
5. We suggest you join the event 10 minutes before the event start time. You will be placed into a waiting room where you event host will check you against your registration. If you have not registered you won't be allowed into the event.
6. The audience will be able to watch but your event host will make sure we can't see or hear you. If you wish to ask a question you can do so by using the chat function or in the Q&A section you can raise your hand and the host will unmute you.
7. Adjust your Zoom settings. To fully enjoy the performance you will need to adjust the settings on the Zoom app so you can only see the performers, and not the whole audience. Here are the instructions on how to do it. But don’t worry, we’ll make sure everyone is ready before starting the event! 
8. Important: Please make sure your Zoom name is your full name so that you can be ticked off the registration list. If the host cannot identify you, you will be ejected from the event.

This presentation is open to everyone.

Explore fascinating British-themed topics with the guidance of experts and enjoy the company and conversation of fellow enthusiasts as a member of the Britsburgh Society. Society members enjoy our Britsburgh Arts Society, the Britsburgh Beer Society, the Britsburgh History Society, the Britsburgh Literary Society and the Britsburgh Tea Society. If you are not already a member, I would like to invite you to consider becoming a Britsburgh Society member. To become a member, visit the Britsburgh membership page.

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