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PS 240 - WCH Foundations of American Democracy

4.00 credits
(Western Cultural Heritage Core Course)
This course traces the roots of the early American republic. Students will explore how Greek, Roman, and English traditions influenced American democracy and the Founding Fathers. Students will also discuss topics including the Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, U.S. Constitutional Convention, and the Federalist and Anti-Federalist Papers.