HIST 4003 History of the American Political Party System to 1896
This course begins with the creation of parties in America and goes to the 1896 election. We will examine the ideas of parties and how they changed from being viewed as scourge on American democracy to being considered a benefit. We will study Presidential elections and look at party ideology, constituencies, and regional differences. We will examine the roles that parties serve in our government and how they affect elections, the economy, and Americans perspective of government.
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Designated as a Writing and Speech Intensive Course