HIST 96.29 Seminar: Debating Democracy in Nineteenth-Century America
This seminar examines the ideas and practices of American democracy at the moment of its emergence. After an initial couple weeks of defining terms and orienting ourselves in the larger context of modern democracy, our readings and discussions will consider such key issues as: expansions and contractions in voting rights; the role of public opinion; the place of minorities in majoritarian government; the tensions between American democracy and American slavery; and the contested debates over the citizenship of women and African Americans.
Instructor
Butler
Department-Specific Course Categories
Class of 2023 and Before Major Dist: US; Class of 2024 and Beyond Major Dist: US, modern.