HIS 3728 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Great Man Theory, Jacksonian Democracy, Tsali
16 Sep 2016
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Great man theory- for decades we have taught history focusing on the most important men. Teleology- when you look backwards on the past and reduce its complexity since you know what will happen. He was a reflection of the era. 18,000 nc indians were forced to travel to oklahoma. The court has made its decision, now let them enforce it . His wife was abused by an american soldier. Decided to break away and hid in the appalachian mountains. Turned himself in in exchange for letting some cherokee stay. Nathaniel macon- represents old republican party, anti-federalist, governor. John motley morehead- whig, governor, supported internal improvements and public education. Hinton rowan helper- the impending crisis of the south , run out of nc. John w. ellis- govern at time of succession. Household economics- barter, not cash economy, subsistence farmer, key value is community.
