University:
Johns Hopkins University
Course:
AS.190.502. | Political Science Internship
Academic year:

2023
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30

Pages:

1
Author:

Aadi Bhattacharya

Frederick Douglas Fourth of July Speech - Speaks about what Independence Day means for Black Americans --> highlights irony between vision for the day’s meaning and the real situation for African Americans - Supports American revolution against the British --> argues for freedom of enslaved Americans under the same principle - Support for abolitionism was tepid at the time --> Douglas attempts concessions + tries not to appear too controversial while also raising a new viewpoint - Argues that abolition of slavery is the only solution consistent with the American ideals of democracy and freedom for all - Ultimately believes abolitionism will win + history will look favorably at his opinions American Politics: A Very Short Introduction - Chapter 1 - American politics features political parties, judiciary members, interest groups, regulatory agencies --> many well known and others operating behind the scenes - Most important extra-Constitutional institutions are political parties that choose leaders - Democracy is assessed by the validity of majority rule, debate of opposing viewpoints, governmental competence, freedom of association, and accountability level - Equal representation is another criterion that is o en unsatisﬁed by democracies

Frederick Douglass' Independence Day Speech & American Politics

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