9/9/13 The Logic of American Politics Overview Rational choice Definition and purpose of politics Collective action Barriers Costs of collective action Political institutions Role in overcoming collective action problems Rational Choice Approach (to the course) Understanding the way American govt. works Start by think as individuals as the unit of analysis—individual of the members of Congress‚ individual voters‚ e.g. We assume that individuals have certain preferences and
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The 1950’s American Dream In the 1950’s‚ the “American dream” was originated around the idea that anyone could have the opportunity to achieve more success than in their countries of origin; for others‚ it was the opportunity to become an individual without the constraints imposed by class‚ race‚ and ethnicity. In the 1950’s‚ the foundation of the American dream was masked by the illusion of perfect white “cookie-cutter” families living in suburbia. However‚ negative and pessimistic thoughts about
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African Americans: Historical Journey from 1865 to the Present HIS: 204: American History Since 1865 Professor Lisa Burgin July 14‚ 2014 Introduction The African American journey has been one of trials and tribulations which they suffered greatly to achieve freedom and success. The battle has led the citizens of this nation to have witnessed the first African American President of the United States. The journey that has brought African Americans to the present situation has
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interest. Shortly after‚ indentured servants were replaced with what white Europeans thought of as a cheaper investment. Europeans residing in North America thought of these Africans as savages who were incapable of understanding the concept of being human‚ which at first made for the perfect relationship between owner and slave. These slaves would have families or make families‚ handing down their slavery by generation. Although slavery did not begin this way‚ it evolved into this‚ causing the enslaved
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How did slave narrative effect American Literature? NO 2ND PERSON “YOU” Slavery has always been a touchy subject that people don’t like to talk about. It’s a pivotal part of American history. Even in literature‚ played an important role in developing it. Slaves would write personal or fictional about the horrific things they encountered. These records showed what a black man had to endure during his time‚ and called for the end of slavery as a whole. So of course these documents should be considered
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The American Victory On July 4‚ 1776 the United States of America officially declared their independence. Then after the British surrender at Yorktown‚ October 19‚ 1781‚ the Americans truly won their independence. In the Revolutionary War‚ the Americans were outnumbered‚ inexperienced‚ and they even had a large British Loyalist population. Despite all of this‚ the Americans were still able to unite and defeat the British army. Because the Rebels had a clear purpose‚ efficient communication‚ and strong
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African Americans No matter where or when a person lives‚ skin color‚ beliefs‚ class‚ or history he/she will see a difference in the way every ethnic group is treated. This world has never been fair for anyone. Life can treat a person with the greatest of care or it will treat a person as if he/she is lower than dirt. African Americans are no different. They have faced great hardships and triumphs throughout the years. Since they had been forced from their homeland they have been treated as if
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Britain issued several Orders in Council in 1807‚ such as blockading France and its allied. As both countries attempted to destroy each other‚ their tactics affected American commerce. Americans viewed the British practice of impressment and aligning themselves with Native Indian resistance movements in the West as an offence to Americans. After many incidents conducted by British naval troops and in land‚ many argued that the best option for the Unites States was going to was with Britain. In 1812
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Throughout American history‚ the nation has battled with one ongoing problem: racism. Back in the early times‚ citizens dealt with racism in the form of slavery. Many people supported slavery‚ as it helped the economy and provided a free and reliable source of labor. On the other hand‚ a vast alternative population despised slavery. However‚ those who disliked it did not think that African-Americans deserved equal rights. They just believed that it was wrong to force labor upon someone without waging
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other sicknesses that the Native Americans had no way to fight (Kincheloe 2). The Native Americans had zero resistance to the new diseases since they had never been exposed to them before. While the Europeans’ bodies were able to defend against these diseases‚ sickness usually ended in fatality for the Native Americans. Neither the European settlers‚ nor the Native Americans understood what was happening. They couldn’t fathom why the diseases affected the Native Americans so harshly. The spread of disease
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