In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, this course explores key themes from Donald Fraser’s The Emergence of One American Nation. We’ll examine the founding era and devote special focus to the Declaration of Independence—analyzing its enduring role as the American creed and its influence on national identity and unity.
Suggested Reading: The Emergence of One American Nation, Donald J. Fraser and Our Declaration: A Reading of the Declaration of Independence in Defense of Equality, Danielle Allen