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Reconstructing America's Story

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Reconstructing America's Story

Instructeur : Professor Kermit Roosevelt, III

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7 modules

Obtenez un aperçu d'un sujet et apprenez les principes fondamentaux.

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niveau Débutant

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3 semaines à compléter

à 10 heures par semaine

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Catégorie : Diversity Awareness
Catégorie : Court Systems
Catégorie : Social Studies
Catégorie : Public History
Catégorie : Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives
Catégorie : Social Justice
Catégorie : Liberal Arts
Catégorie : Political Sciences
Catégorie : Case Law
Catégorie : Advocacy
Catégorie : Policy Analysis
Catégorie : Storytelling

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America has long defined itself as a country born out of a rebellion against tyranny with freedom and equality as its founding principles. But a closer examination of the historical record reveals problems with the standard American story – how can we be a country built on freedom and equality when our Founding Fathers embedded inequality in our founding documents?

Guided by the expertise of constitutional law scholar Kermit Roosevelt, this course invites students to critically examine the narratives that have shaped America, from the celebrated to the contentious. Through a deep exploration of foundational moments and overlooked histories, it lays bare the myths and realities that compose the American experience. With a focus on the transformative periods of American history, such as the drafting of the Declaration of Independence, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement, the course scrutinizes the construction and impact of national stories. It questions how these narratives have served to unite or divide, to obscure truths, and to perpetuate injustices. By unearthing the diverse and often silenced voices from America’s past and present, Roosevelt encourages a more inclusive understanding of what it means to be American.

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This introductory module examines America's national narrative and the complex historical context from which our narrative was born. We will examine the "standard story" of America's founding and the complex contradictions between America's declared ideals and the reality of our historical practices of slavery and discrimination.

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4 vidéos4 lectures1 devoir

4 vidéosTotal 29 minutes

New Video6 minutes
National Stories7 minutes
The Standard Story6 minutes
Dissenters10 minutes

4 lecturesTotal 95 minutes

Taking Back Taney: All-Star Little Leaguers Make Good A Sullied Name15 minutes
Do We Need National Stories?10 minutes
Why Are States Banning Critical Race Theory?10 minutes
Module 1 Supplemental Readings (optional)60 minutes

1 devoirTotal 30 minutes

Module 1 Quiz30 minutes

This module examines the political philosophy of the Declaration of Independence, discussing the relationship between slavery and the Revolution, and describes the nature and purpose of the Founders’ Constitution.

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5 vidéos1 lecture1 devoir

This module examines American history as the consistent search for unity and equality. It also covers the impact of the Declaration of Independence on American constitutional history.

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4 vidéos2 lectures1 devoir

This module examines the modern reading of the Declaration to antislavery activists and why those ideals entered the Constitution.

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3 vidéos1 lecture1 devoir

This module examines the nature of the conflict that precipitated the Civil War, and describes how the Civil War changed from a war for unity to a war for freedom. It also explores the connections, or lack thereof, between the ideologies of the two sides and the political theory of Founding America.

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3 vidéos1 lecture1 devoir

This module examines the changes made to the Constitution by the Reconstruction Amendments. It also covers Redemption, the coup against the Reconstruction governments, and how the history of Reconstruction and Redemption was framed to promote white unity.

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3 vidéos1 lecture1 devoir

This module examines why the standard story is counterproductive in terms of creating real unity among Americans and seeing the continuing struggle between the ideologies of the Founding and Reconstruction. Finally, it looks to explain how a better story can open a path forward.

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4 vidéos1 lecture1 devoir

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Professor Kermit Roosevelt, III

University of Pennsylvania

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Révisé le 22 janv. 2025

very thought provoking in the current political climate.

Révisé le 29 nov. 2024

Professor Roosevelt presents information in a concise and easily understand manner. His teaching style makes me anxious to learn more. Thank you for having this course.

Révisé le 27 juin 2024

An amazing course that opens a window onto traditional American history. This "alternative" reading of American history should be taught in all high schools. Thank You.

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