AS205: Inbetween Peoples

American Civilization III

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In this course, we will explore the struggles and triumph "inbetween peoples" after Reconstruction and before WWII.

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Evolving definition of “white”

Sunday, September 9th, 2007

An interesting aspect about the Roediger and Ngai articles is the ambiguous and evolving definition of “white” in the United States. As both authors point out, that definition is both a social and legal construction that has evolved over time. In the days when the Founding Fathers were putting the finishing touches on the Constitution, [...]

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