History

Colonial American: Settlement and Governance

Question Description Colonial America: Settlement and Governance   Overview Emphasize the historical background and governing structures of the colonies, the relative influence of religious, economic and political factors shaping colonial settlement and governing, and scholarly perspectives on colonial history. : Understand the colonial origins of American government. Identify philosophical trends and political exigencies affecting U.S. …

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American Exceptionalism

Question Description American Exceptionalism This week we explore the issue of American Exceptionalism.  Is America, it’s founding principles, its role in the world, its destiny, fundamentally different, exceptional, than other nations?  The question is not whether it has some different approaches to government structure (federalism for instance).  It’s more fundamental, more basic, more philosophical, than …

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