Drawing evidence from the historical readings for this week, compose an initial post based on the following thesis:
This week, you have examined the Jacksonian Era. The “Democracy in America” historical readings for this week demonstrated the spread of democratic ideals in many segments of American society. Drawing evidence from the historical readings for this week, compose an initial post based on the following thesis:
“During the Jacksonian Era, Americans had an optimistic view of humankind and American society.”
You are expected to pull evidence from multiple documents to support your argument. NO OUTSIDE SOURCES ARE ALLOWED. You may draw from the lectures and the textbook reading to help provide context BUT your post should draw evidence primarily from the historical readings for evidence.
300-400 words
Resources
Boyer. America: A Very Short Introduction. 2012. 9780195389142
Read Boyer, pp 34 – 35*
Holton. Forced Founders: Indians, Debtors, Slaves and the Making of the American Revolution in Virginia. 1999. 9780807847848
Holt. The Fate of Their Country: Politicians, Slavery Extension, and Coming of the Civil War. 9780809044399
