Examine three of the ways that Americans sought rebirth in this time period. Drawing from Lears’ book, the American Yawp reader, and our lectures and discussions in class, write an essay that addresses why Americans sought rebirth in this period and how they sought to achieve it.
Rebirth of a Nation In his book Rebirth of a Nation, historian Jackson Lears claims that “the political has always been personal.” He argues that politics, culture, and economics have historically been rooted in the personal decisions and emotions of people. He concludes that the greatest of these desires is the desire for rebirth, and […]