Description In this course, students will explore American history through a range of primary documents that reveal how individuals perceive their own and others' identities as Americans. Our study will center on two essential questions: 1. What do we mean when we say “we”? 2. What is American democracy, and what should it be? We will investigate the concept of democracy in America from various perspectives and historical moments. The course begins by addressing the question of identity: … [Read more...] about Intertwined Identities: Understanding American Democracy Through A Variety of Perspectives