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=== Implications of a Democracy === | |||
In 1835, the French aristocrat, Alexis de Tocqueville published the first of two volumes, "Democracy in America". Tocqueville was intrigued by the social, cultural and political implications of a democratic society -- by which he meant, generally, | |||
* absence of social classes or heirarchies among citizens | |||
* members of that dominant social class consider themselves one another's equal | |||
Tocqueville's analysis yields enormous insight into the American character of the 1830s as well as today: | |||
* notion of equality | |||
* individualism | |||
* emphasis on local governance | |||
* civic activity and associations | |||
* spirit of religion | |||
These characteristics of a democracy can be applied to historical analysis on the AP exam and for understanding US History generally.<br> | |||
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