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Civil Disobedience in American History

MT Admin — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 12:30:00 +0000

This seminar examines the controversial topic of civil disobedience. Here we will consider whether civil disobedience could be an appropriate response to unjust laws in a liberal democracy. We begin by looking at the foundations of government set forth in the writings of John Locke and the Declaration of Independence. Our examination of this topic will then turn to two famous opposing sets of ideas on civil disobedience. By comparing several respective arguments, our aim is to consider whether civil disobedience is compatible with the principles of government as defined by the Declaration of Independence.

This program will be conducted as a discussion, utilizing as the only readings, and with the Discussion Leader facilitating the conversation, instead of lecturing or presenting. Registrants, therefore, are highly encouraged to read all the documents in advance and come ready with questions. Teachers will receive a Letter of Attendance at the conclusion of the seminar.

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Liberty and Equality In American Politics

MT Admin — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 12:30:00 +0000

Liberty and Equality are powerful words in American discourse. How have they been interpreted throughout American history? Are liberty and equality in tension with each other or are they compatible with each other? This seminar explores three different views in American history and thought about the relationship between liberty and equality.

This program will be conducted as a Socratic discussion, utilizing as the only readings, and with the Discussion Leader facilitating the conversation, instead of lecturing or presenting. Registrants, therefore, are highly encouraged to read all the documents in advance and come ready with questions. All attendees will receive a Letter of Attendance at the end of the seminar.

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JFK and Civil Rights

MT Admin — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 12:30:00 +0000

During his short tenure as President, John F. Kennedy’s cautious approach toward Civil Rights began to change. What caused his administration’s policy to shift from cautious to what will be the groundwork to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and ultimately shape his legacy. This seminar will focus on the key discussions and primary documents of his administration.

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America in WWII

MT Admin — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 12:30:00 +0000

World War II was the largest and deadliest conflict in human history and one of the most consequential events in the history of the world. This seminar will focus on the crucial role that American played in the war, examining the country’s global strategy for fighting the war, with a special emphasis on interactions with allies and the dilemmas of fighting a war on two fronts.

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First Ladies

MT Admin — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 12:30:00 +0000

The leadership and political possibilities that the position of first lady held were unanticipated by the constitutional convention that created the presidency. Nevertheless, from Martha Washington to Jill Biden, first ladies have been political strategists, formal hostesses, advisors, political surrogates, campaigners, and activists. We will examine how first ladies grappled with the demands of being first lady and exercising her influence in her own right.

All attendees of this free professional development will receive lunch, a letter of attendance as well as paper and of the reader.

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TR, Wilson and the Progressive Reformers

MT Admin — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 12:30:00 +0000

This seminar will examine the ideas, actions, and legacy of key Progressive Era reformers and the ideas and impact of the Progressive Era in general. The program will be based around a selection of primary source readings, provided in advance to all registrants, and will be conducted seminar-style, with all attendees taking part in the discussion.

All attendees of this free professional development seminar will receive lunch, a letter of attendance, as well as paper and digital copies of the reader.

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First Ladies

MT Admin — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 12:30:00 +0000

This program will be conducted as a discussion, utilizing and Professor Amato facilitating the conversation instead of lecturing. Registrants are highly encouraged to read all the documents in advance and come ready with questions.

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The First Three Presidents

MT Admin — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 12:30:00 +0000

The presidencies of George Washington, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson established precedents and dealt with issues of executive power. This seminar will examine documents from the Washington, Adams and Jefferson administrations including topics like the Alien and Sedition Acts and the Louisiana Purchase.

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Presidents and Political Parties

MT Admin — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 12:30:00 +0000

The U.S. Constitution makes no mention of political parties, yet parties began to form shortly after its ratification. Parties formed as decentralized political associations that engaged the attention of ordinary citizens and held presidents accountable to local constituencies. But as the power of the president (and the federal government) grew, parties shifted their attention from building political support in the states and localities to vying for control over the national administration. Partisan disputes have more often than not involved confrontations between the president and Congress that have undermined the public’s respect for American political institutions.

This program will be conducted as a Socratic discussion, utilizing as the only readings. Registrants are highly encouraged to read the documents. Teachers will receive lunch, as well as a Letter of Attendance at the conclusion of the seminar.

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Native American Citizenship and Sovereignty

MT Admin — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 12:30:00 +0000

Native Americans occupy an anomalous position in the United States. Federally recognized tribes each are separate sovereigns within the federal system. States hold no authority over them except what Congress may give them. Their enrolled members are dual citizens of the United States and of their tribal nation. By virtue of the Constitution and the federal government’s responsibilities towards them, it means the government can do things for and to Native Americans that it cannot do to any other citizen. This seminar will examine this situation in both historical and contemporary context.

This program will be conducted as a conversation, utilizing as the only readings, and with the Professor facilitating the conversation, instead of lecturing or presenting.

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