Foreign Policy: Crash Course Government and Politics #50

Today Craig finishes up our series on U.S. Government and Politics by talking about both the least and most important aspect of government: foreign policy. Foreign policy is important because it has the potential to affect the largest number of people, but at the same time, it tends to play a minimal role in our perception of the government (unless we’re at war). Foreign policy addresses diplomacy, security, human rights, economics, and the environment at a global scale, and we’re going to talk about how our government has approached each of these policies in the past and which it tends to hold most important. As with all things political, the decisions made in fulfilling these policies can be pretty controversial, especially when considering that the President often has the last word in these issues.
We hope this series has helped you better understand the way the U.S. government works and hopefully encouraged you to participate in the political process - here or wherever you may live. Thank you so much for watching!
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[@omarijohn2298]

I want to sincerely thank you guys for helping me study for my A.P. U.S. Government and Politics Exam. I binge watched your videos in the last couple of days before the exam. Watching your videos, using flashcards to study, looking over tests through the school year, and reading over my textbook helped me to get a 5 on the exam. This helps me even more for my future because I would like to major in Pre-Law or Political Science when I go to college. This will help lower the cost of college. So from the bottom of my heart thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@MrDylan2125]

The eagle revenge punch was the funniest part of this entire series.

[@f1paddockpulse]

I don't think the series was supposed to be a comedy

[@user-dx6nb2hk6z]

LOL

[@s.u.p.r.e.m.e.society9607]

The Eagle Strikes Back

[@jasongomez6783]

Thursday is my AP test thanks for everything

[@hadenhuffman2017]

BRO, spoilers

[@ianrbuck]

THAT WAS THE BEST ENDING TO THE SERIES I COULD HAVE HOPED FOR! That sweet revenge.

[@RedLeader327]

Craig got pwned. 😂

[@0hth4tsn0t]

Who else is here for online classes? Or is it just me?

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You're not lonely out here

[@ashrith9068]

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You know very well that you are not the only one.

[@0hth4tsn0t]

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[@0hth4tsn0t]

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[@thatoneguysteve85]

I yelled out "AMERICA" when eagle punched Craig. I'll miss you Craig and eagle.

[@IXPrometheusXI]

That eagle gag at the end was top notch. Good send off. Thanks for the show wheezy!

[@RomainTheProud]

+Taylor Bennett I was expecting them to have a small craig figurine for the eagle to punch

[@blujay1524]

Fuck yeah, go me!

[@marinepower]

For those of you who have finished this series, is it worth watching?

[@adrukker]

+marinepower Yes.

[@marinepower]

+19Szabolcs91 thanks!

[@skysthelimitvideos]

Yes

[@jason-ge5nr]

+marinepower Depends on the age of the viewer. If you are 12 then absolutely. if you are 30 you should be wasting your time.

[@gabipollard869]

I'd say yes. It is important of each person to know how their government works to make better informed decision for the future of their nation. Also eagle punches.

[@DKlarations]

That ending though!

[@RedLeader327]

Craig got rekt.

[@silverrain530]

Yeah

[@NickSheridanVids]

Saw it coming, but still loved it

[@angelaale6353]

+DKlarations That was awesome!! Didn't see it coming.

[@Barnardrab]

I was not expecting that. I had to replay it because I blinked.

[@brendansheehan6192]

Just would like to thank you guys who make these videos. I didnt study at all for AP Gov, i had golf counties a few days after, had relationship issues, medical issues, and a lot of stress. I listened to this series and practiced golf in my yard. I got a freaking 5. You guys got me through high school. Thank you.

[@thiavine]

As a Canadian, I learned a lot from this series! You should make a follow-up series on international politics, or political theory.

[@ChocoboKillerKanyo]

I almost choked on my drink at the eagle revenge punch.

[@Linkous12]

Thanks for doing this series, Craig! You made a potentially boring topic into a fun one.

[@jason-ge5nr]

I would never have guessed that an eagle would have blind sided you. Quite appropriate, yet unexpected

[@coltorl]

I'm Thankful that I was able to watch this entire series and come away learning a ton of stuff I hadn't an idea of prior. Happy Thanksgiving Craig and the Crash Course team!

[@yo_itskevin8169]

Thank you Craig for carrying me through highschool and college, you're a real one man

[@GabdeVue]

Thank you for this series. I am not from the US and found the views interesting - also that while produced in the US, you did not sugar coat everything (as economical grows > environmental policy). I am just in general thankful, that you provide indepth and yet entertaining education for free. I would like to know more about that table-discussion... seriously, what... how??? (and yeah, that's what i take from these videos... the most important aspects)

[@Matiburon04]

I exploded when the big eagle happened

[@leamJG]

+Fiaca Saw this right before it happened. I was like "What bi- OH SHIT! Get rekt m8!"

[@questocd174]

That's it? No more? Bring this guy back he is great.

[@Master_Therion]

Was the eagle reading the teleprompter during the outro... or was he just *winging* it? Bad pun, I know. Humor is not a strong *talon* of mine :(

[@roguedogx]

+Master Therion made me chuckle and its better than a flame war comment.

[@Master_Therion]

roguedogx Thanks. I know what you are talking about. Political discussions can get ugly, especially in KZbin comments.

[@tobecontinued972]

lol fail

[@ajc1233]

hit us with the puns

[@bencrawford4945]

bro epic bro proud of u bro continue bro

[@millerbacon]

Nothing beats watching this entire series in two days because you were lazy and decided to put it off just a little bit longer... until you realize that the AP exam is 3 days away and you still haven't watched it. My foolish actions aside, thank you very much for this wonderful review and Crash Course in U.S. Government and Politics!

[@JG-ld4rs]

never thought I'd be sad at the end of a politics class

[@denboertim]

Thank you Craig for helping me study for my Advanced Placement U.S. Gov exam in a funny and interesting way!

[@nopelol1550]

are you too good to say AP? jk hope u did good

[@fezdalek]

The eagle finaly got revenge.

[@Bladeofwar94]

+Fezdalek Abraian Eagle for president 2016

[@taylorgentry3118]

Kinda wish this episode was expanded into a full IR Crash Course. Love all of y'all's videos!

[@mj9665]

Thank you for this incredible course. You managed to condense a lot of information into this relatively short course. Now I can read international news and understand what’s really going on

[@em-np3ri]

last minute morning cramming before the ap government exam. may the fourth be with you today, good luck to everyone taking it!

[@emmaschoenike6742]

Achievement unlocked: watching the entire series in under twelve hours as part of a last weekend cram for the AP Gov test on tuesday.

[@shaikhmullah-ud-din1964]

You know what's cute: "making the world a better place" part.

[@ahouyearno]

Craig, you were a great John.

[@skysthelimitvideos]

Can we get a second season of this like we got with world history?

[@TunkPotterSV]

US politics can be very confusing, really enjoyed this series of Crash Course. Well done Craig!

[@Sebbie27]

I’m so thankful for all your videos man. Been here since 2 million subscribers ❤❤❤

[@markthe5hark8]

I literally watched all 50 videos in a row to procrastinate working on a paper. That's what being an American is really all about.

[@PinkChucky15]

Looks like the eagle finally got some revenge, I'll miss these videos :-)

[@mayfly4000]

Good show crash course. Whenever I talk about foreign policy everyone looks at me like it doesn't matter. My problem/fear is that even when electing officials, we seem to only be focusing on "how they effect us" instead of the rest of the world. War is a far bigger problem than tax policy, allies/enemies are more important than building statues, and so on... Simple fact is that America has the rest of its existence to debate taxes, minimum wage, economic divide and such, but foreign policy changes daily and the effects can be lasting. We change tax policy and domestic law every year, while there are countries who've threatened and hated us for +50 years. Nice work crash course & Craig.

[@kristenkenley7341]

I literally passed Government in college with a B because of these videos. Thank you so much!

[@Zeldaschampion]

I bet that eagle is happy this is the last video....

[@stephaniecasper6955]

Should you watch the whole series? Yes, even though he is not John Green and looks vaguely like a sea otter. very informitive, engaging and funny.

[@Oceloteater]

I just marathoned these whole series, nice work! Can't believe how more relevant this is after 4 years of Trump

[@enix91ro]

I'll miss you, Craig. Great series guys! ^^ hope to see the sequel someday ^^

[@brianhack5806]

Yes! Totally was not expecting it, but I'm glad you got what you deserve for all that eagle punching! ...I replayed it a good 30 times... Thank you for doing this series!

[@nowheregirl921]

Craig you are an awesome teacher and I loved this series. Learnt a lot. Thank you so much

[@Wonderwall12345]

Great show! Thanks for all the valuable insight into the politics of America.

[@AltainiaInfinity]

That ending. Gold.

[@NinjaKitty885]

I just watched this series out of boredom in the beginning, but Craig really grew on me. I hope he gets to host another show. For those asking if its worth it, want to learn about The White House? Why not start here.

[@JennyKiley]

This was a great season. I loved Craig as a host, the subject was currently relevant without getting too much into 'politics', and finally... FINALLY there is justice for that Eagle. 10/10 :D

[@englishgardenflorist5697]

this is the last one?? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

[@englishgardenflorist5697]

***** haha true!!

[@Zghost276]

9:24 The eagle finally got revenge!

[@guruyaya]

My God, the ending is PURE GOLD!!

[@Hnetu]

I'm gonna miss this series, a lot. Thanks for all the information and entertainment.

[@HimanshuKumar-rt6bw]

last punch by eagle was really good #inurface

[@TallBison]

Ending is perfect

[@NeoShameMan]

we need crash course politics of the world, where you tour how politics works elsewhere but not in depth like in this series, more like one government per episode

[@Max-Powers]

I'll miss you Craig you help me out so much with government class and tommorow is my AP test,

[@veganchris1933]

Same fam

[@Clemony]

Craig should make a governments of the world series

[@dkmarzipan]

I was hoping the series would end this way and I wasn't disappointed! Thank you Craig & CrashCourse for this amazing primer on US gov & politics. I'm starting law school in the fall and this was the perfect refresher, and I learned a lot I didn't know before, too.

[@maisiejohnson8870]

I have my AP Government test tomorrow and I watched all these videos in two days... I hope it's worth it. If I pass I swear to god I will come back and like every single video.

[@dancegreen333]

SAME!!! Binge watching crash course videos is what got my a 5 on the US History exam last year

[@AllanLopes]

Thank you! It was really educational to me! Go Eagle!

[@timsumner9139]

Thanks for the Mongols reference. It makes me proud of being a long-time Crash Course fan!!

[@nevernotblessed]

that eagle gag at the end just made my night, im kinda happy to study now

[@awesomeallie7]

Finally! The eagle punches back!

[@dukelornek]

Totally worth it for the ending.

[@andrewboddyspargo]

The eagle got the last word! Nice! Great job, Craig; I really hope you'll do more Crash Course series.

[@pipermeloche7915]

gonna miss this series.

[@JaneSable]

Just took the AP Gov exam. This series was a God-send!

[@sherijim]

Literally watched all 50 of these videos in 2 days

[@mustardsfire22]

Thanks for an awesome series, Craig!! :D

[@lukassnakeman]

Bernie sanders may not have foreign policy experience but he does have excellent judgement. He has been on the right side of history when it was happening EVERY time. As apposed to hilary who caught up with the times after it was mainstream and pretends she had that view all along but hid it.

[@felixmarvelo2063]

Doesn't change the fact that Hillary is up by 200 delegates, and that Bernie would need to start winning by double digits just to catch up. Bernie will be forgotten come August.

[@shgearhead296]

How to start an argument 101

[@TheNaikas]

+Sh Gearhead Yes, I sense a great disturbance in the youtube comments.

[@malcolmmacinnis247]

lukassnakeman The Right side of History. Ha thats a rich phrase

[@ltericdavis2237]

Braving the comments to talk about the fact THE EAGLE PUNCHED BACK!!!!!

[@LauraMauck86]

You should make more on Foreign Policy and International Relations.

[@teknifix]

I didn't see that ending coming, I must say.

[@areehandy3480]

CO-VID brought me from episodes 1 - 50. Thank you for reminding of everything I forgot from my US Gov course!

[@100RAmen]

US foreign policy: Eagle freedom punch!

[@cassidymanuto9171]

Thanks for the great education on US government, I feel much more prepared for the AP Gov exam now.

[@gregorybiche89]

next halloween, i'm going as "the power of the purse" as caricatured as a cute little capitol bldg with shiny red heels and purse. i love it!!

[@love196627]

whoever chose the credits final is a genius

[@rexiuadeus]

Nooooo. I like this series the most. Thanks for 50 weeks of awesome, Craig.

[@sanabajpai350]

Thanks to Craig for coaching me through an entire semester of AP US Gov

[@tylerllerandi7253]

This information helped me for my Foreign policy test. Thank you.

[@tiffanykerwin2810]

This series is awesome. I am hoping CrashCourse for Kids is enjoyed by my son. We are going to introduce it to him this year. He is going into third grade.

[@gephc4]

Thanks Craig! Please come back, you're the sexiest Crash Course teacher we've ever had. (sorry Phil.)

[@elizabethosburn247]

I have the AP test on may 6th and it took me four days to listen to this entire series. Now onto the practice tests :)))

[@nick56538]

Now all we need is an eagle vs Craig, Family Guy style brawl across different Crash Course sets. Thought Cafe get on that stat!

[@frencheneesz]

Nooooo! More crash course goverment! More Crayyyyg!

[@hsweezytube]

Thank you for making learning be so much fun!!! May all your lives be filled with blissings all of you who work at crash course!

[@aadityakoirala8176]

THANK YOU, Crash Course. Craig should do some more videos.

[@austinorourke6468]

Someone please send this to Sarah Palin. Cheers!

[@victorsung3582]

lol!

[@preston5064]

"I can see Russia from my house!"

[@apparition9146]

+Preston Crosby Ha! Only if she lives on Little Diomede Island. She does not. Last I heard she lives in Arizona.

[@roguedogx]

+Austin O'Rourke unlikely to have an effect.

[@imofage3947]

+roguedogx Yeah, she probably wouldn't understand any of it.

[@thomasdantas]

The best Crash Course yet

[@coconutologist]

Farewell, Craig. Thanks for the videos. I hope to you return for another series, eagle and all.

[@PushRichBotchers]

Excellent series, Craig! I've been watching the whole way and learned a lot. Thank you.

[@cameronsipka3352]

I'm gonna miss you crash course government and politics.

[@angelaale6353]

Craig is not John Green but he's just as awesome

[@aubreysmedley3969]

Just got finished with the series. You make these hard concepts really easy to understand. Thank you so much this really helped me!

[@thelolzoflolz1]

The eagle at the end cracked me! Good series i love crash course

[@1slotmech]

The eagle gets the last punch! YES!!

[@CasualHistorian]

I loved the ending.

[@muticere]

That was a nice payoff to 50 episodes of eagle punching.

[@srpilha]

That ws a nice series, thanks for that. :)

[@finnberuldsen4798]

That twist ending though