Declarations of Independence: Cross-Examining American Ideology
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Declarations of Independence: Cross-Examining American Ideology is a critical work of political and historical analysis in which Howard Zinn challenges mainstream narratives about U.S. history, democracy, and power.
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Target entity: Declarations of Independence: Cross-Examining American Ideology Context triple: [Howard Zinn, authorOf, Declarations of Independence: Cross-Examining American Ideology]
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The Narrow Corridor: States, Societies, and the Fate of Liberty
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Target entity: Declarations of Independence: Cross-Examining American Ideology Target entity description: Declarations of Independence: Cross-Examining American Ideology is a critical work of political and historical analysis in which Howard Zinn challenges mainstream narratives about U.S. history, democracy, and power.
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A.
The Ideological Origins of the American Revolution
The Ideological Origins of the American Revolution is a landmark historical study by Bernard Bailyn that examines the political and intellectual ideas that shaped the American Revolution.
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B.
The Radicalism of the American Revolution
The Radicalism of the American Revolution is a landmark historical study by Gordon S. Wood that argues the American Revolution fundamentally transformed American society, politics, and culture in unexpectedly radical ways.
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C.
The Roots of American Order
The Roots of American Order is a seminal work of political and cultural history in which Russell Kirk traces the philosophical, religious, and legal foundations of American civilization from ancient times to the founding era.
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D.
Two Concepts of Liberty
Two Concepts of Liberty is Isaiah Berlin’s influential 1958 essay that distinguishes between and analyzes the political and philosophical implications of “negative” and “positive” liberty.
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E.
The Narrow Corridor: States, Societies, and the Fate of Liberty
The Narrow Corridor: States, Societies, and the Fate of Liberty is a political economy book that explores how the balance between state power and societal forces shapes the emergence and preservation of freedom across different countries and historical periods.
- F. None of above. chosen
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| instanceOf |
book
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historical analysis ⓘ non-fiction book ⓘ political analysis ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
challenge dominant ideological assumptions in the United States
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encourage critical thinking about American democracy ⓘ highlight marginalized voices in U.S. history ⓘ |
| author | Howard Zinn ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| critiques |
U.S. exceptionalism
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concentration of economic power ⓘ concentration of political power ⓘ mainstream narratives of U.S. history ⓘ official justifications for war ⓘ traditional interpretations of American democracy ⓘ two-party political system in the United States ⓘ |
| discusses |
Bill of Rights
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Declaration of Independence ⓘ
linked to:
American Declaration of Independence
U.S. Constitution ⓘ
linked to:
United States Constitution
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| genre |
critical theory
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history ⓘ political science ⓘ |
| hasPerspective |
critical of U.S. government policy
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left-wing ⓘ radical ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
general readers interested in U.S. politics
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students of history ⓘ students of political science ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
American ideology
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U.S. foreign policy ⓘ U.S. history ⓘ civil disobedience ⓘ civil liberties in the United States ⓘ corporate power in the United States ⓘ democracy in the United States ⓘ economic inequality in the United States ⓘ grassroots movements ⓘ media and ideology in the United States ⓘ political rhetoric in the United States ⓘ power structures in the United States ⓘ social justice in the United States ⓘ |
| notableFor |
critical examination of American political ideology
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linking domestic and foreign policy critiques ⓘ questioning official historical narratives ⓘ |
| politicalOrientation |
leftist
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progressive ⓘ |
| relatedWork | A People’s History of the United States ⓘ |
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