YoVDO

Is America Due for a Third Founding? - Democratic Renewal and Constitutional Evolution

Offered By: The Aspen Institute via YouTube

Tags

American History Courses Constitutional Law Courses Democracy Courses Reconstruction Era Courses Civil Rights Courses Social Justice Courses Civic Engagement Courses American Politics Courses

Course Description

Overview

Save Big on Coursera Plus. 7,000+ courses at $160 off. Limited Time Only!
Explore the concept of a potential "third founding" for America in this thought-provoking 52-minute talk from The Aspen Institute. Delve into the historical context of the nation's "second founding" during the Reconstruction era, examining how the post-Civil War amendments transformed the Constitution and expanded the definition of "We the People." Analyze the current democratic challenges facing the United States and consider what new understandings and reforms might be necessary to ensure democratic renewal and address ongoing societal issues.

Syllabus

Is America Due for a Third Founding?


Taught by

The Aspen Institute

Related Courses

U.S. History Since 1877: (HIST-2020)
East Tennessee State University via Independent The Civil War and Reconstruction – 1865-1890: The Unfinished Revolution
Columbia University via edX History of the United States I
Modern States via Independent Introduction to American History: From Reconstruction to World War, 1865-1919
University of Newcastle via FutureLearn The Civil War and Reconstruction
Columbia University via edX