<p>Seminar, three hours. Exploration of nature of American political thought between Revolution and Civil War. Topics include nature of rights, federalism, constitutionalism, and democracy, as well as morality of slavery and legitimacy of succession. P/NP or letter grading.</p>

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American Political Thought from Revolution to Civil War

HNRS173

5 units