Thomas Jefferson and other American leaders of his generation shared a view of government, society, economy and morality that is generally referred to as “republican.” Discuss Jefferson’s republican ideas. Then explore the ways in which TWO of the following individuals or groups adapted republicanism to their own experience and circumstances. Your essay can be based primarily on lectures but draw from readings (Stansell, Grandin, Foner) where necessary or helpful.
1. Northern working-class men who voted with the Democratic Party
https://www.google.co.kr/amp/s/www.nytimes.com/2021/11/04/briefing/democrats-election-working-class-voters.amp.html
2. Proslavery spokesmen
3. Northern women of the middle class
https://www.journalofthecivilwarera.org/forum-the-future-of-civil-war-era-studies/the-future-of-civil-war-era-studies-northern-women/
4. Abraham Lincoln
https://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/presidents/abraham-lincoln/
https://www.google.co.kr/amp/s/www.history.com/.amp/this-day-in-history/abraham-lincoln-elected-president
