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Letter From The Editors, Melissa Koeppen, Rachael Schulmann
Letter From The Editors, Melissa Koeppen, Rachael Schulmann
Constructing the Past
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Architecture Of The Millennium: Catharine Beecher, Domestic Economy, And Social Reform, Erie M. Roberts
Architecture Of The Millennium: Catharine Beecher, Domestic Economy, And Social Reform, Erie M. Roberts
Constructing the Past
This article discusses Catherine Beecher's ideas about how women, as the Christian moral center and teachers, could reform American society. She put homemakers at a center of power, since she believed that they would be able to not only teach children to become true Christian citizens, but reform men as well.
"Connected And Unified?": A More Critical Look At Frederick Jackson Turner's America, Megan Mondi
"Connected And Unified?": A More Critical Look At Frederick Jackson Turner's America, Megan Mondi
Constructing the Past
This article critiques Turner's view of American westward expansion, especially his assertion that Americans have a unified experience and set of characteristics.
Orthodoxy As A Means Of Becoming Good Jewish Americans: Two Jewish Orphanages In Chicago, Natlie Burda
Orthodoxy As A Means Of Becoming Good Jewish Americans: Two Jewish Orphanages In Chicago, Natlie Burda
Constructing the Past
This article compares and contrasts the two Jewish orphanages in Chicago--the Chicago House and the Marks Nathan Home. It focuses on the differences between the German Jewish immigrants and the Eastern European Jews and how these differences affected the orphanages.
Reforming The Stage And Screen: How Expectations, Audiences, And Economics Shaped The Film And Theatre Censorship Movements In Early-1930s New York, Jenna Simpson
Constructing the Past
This article discusses the efforts made in the early 20th century to censor certain things in both the movies and in theatre. It also discusses the differences between the two forms of entertainment and how they were viewed differently in public perceptions.
"Neutralism" In Worcestershire, Margaret Bertram
"Neutralism" In Worcestershire, Margaret Bertram
Constructing the Past
This article discusses the supposed "neutralism" of the county of Worcestershire in the 1640s and suggests that the reason it seemed to be neutral was because there were many different groups there that balanced each other, rather than a single, yet neutral force.
The Five Knights' Case And Debates In The Parliament Of 1628: Division And Suspicion Under King Charles I, Sarah Willms
The Five Knights' Case And Debates In The Parliament Of 1628: Division And Suspicion Under King Charles I, Sarah Willms
Constructing the Past
This article discusses the Five Knights' Case of 1628 and also the more general ideas that were debated in England at the time about how much power a monarch should be allowed to have.
Speer: An Artist Or A Monster?, Emily K. Ergang
Speer: An Artist Or A Monster?, Emily K. Ergang
Constructing the Past
This article discusses the life of Albert Speer, who was hired as an architect by Hitler. It describes him as being someone who worked for a career and ignored the political implications of who he was working for.
Blood, Power, And Privilege: Why The Man Who Ordered The Slaughter Of A Race Was Not Racist, Elizabeth Johnson
Blood, Power, And Privilege: Why The Man Who Ordered The Slaughter Of A Race Was Not Racist, Elizabeth Johnson
Constructing the Past
This article argues that Trujillo's ordered massacre of the people in Haiti did not stem from his own racism. Rather, it argues that it was motivated by a desire to please the Dominican elite and a desire for personal power.
"Through Their Eyes": Buffalo Bill's Wild West As A Drawing Table For American Identity, Kathyrn White
"Through Their Eyes": Buffalo Bill's Wild West As A Drawing Table For American Identity, Kathyrn White
Constructing the Past
This article discusses the Wild West shows and their role as educational, entertainment, and also American rituals. It also describes the contradictory elements in these shows, particularly the portrayal of the Native Americans.
"Our Liberty Most Dear": The Political Reforms Of John C. Calhoun, Matthew P. Cassady
"Our Liberty Most Dear": The Political Reforms Of John C. Calhoun, Matthew P. Cassady
Constructing the Past
This article discusses the beliefs of John Calhoun, who was a strong supporter of states' rights. He also believed that political minorities needed to be protected against the tyranny of the majority.
From Wollstonecraft To Mill: Varied Positions And Influences Of The European And American Women's Rights Movements, Molly Mclay
From Wollstonecraft To Mill: Varied Positions And Influences Of The European And American Women's Rights Movements, Molly Mclay
Constructing the Past
This article discusses the women's rights movements that started in Europe and later moved to the USA. It focuses on the variety of different positions and beliefs held by women's rights advocates.