HIST205 Chapter Notes - Chapter 12: Daniel J. Boorstin, Richard Hofstadter, Mason Locke Weems
26 Mar 2017
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Early 19th century historians of american revolution whigs : 19th -century scholars conflict not economic or social but contest ideas liberty, tyranny, slavery, & republicanism against corruption, regressive, & bankrupt british empire. Scholars not alive during war & viewed morally right, turning point, inevitable, & nation fulfilled destiny freedom: early 1800s biographies notable revolutionary leaders - parson weems" life of. Washington & life of benjamin franklin & william wirt"s life and character of. Patrick henry; celebrated lives - little regard objective or factual analysis wirt reconstructed patrick henry speeches; most myths early 1800s. American revolution; revolution, declaration of independence, constitution, & bill of. Rights pinnacle of anglo-saxon w. society: radicals whites, women, native americans, & blacks excluded story. New york, 1760-1776 (1909) progressive interpretation revolution; becker 2 revolutions: one against britain home rule, & other who should rule at home. Beard (economic determinists: revolution competition social classes & protested english economic regulation;
