H300D and Foner's Americans by Mary Anne Christy https://padlet.com/maryannechristy3/xklh3wi1m3hp3zyk Made with a warm hug en-us 2021-09-08 15:42:04 UTC 2025-09-25 12:49:46 UTC hello@padlet.com Question 3 ~Gene, Isabella, Sarai saraiw23 https://padlet.com/maryannechristy3/xklh3wi1m3hp3zyk/wish/1725332549 Inclusion and exclusion worked together. The U.S. excluded the religion and beliefs of many Native American cultures, all while including the religion and beliefs of many Europeans. Another example of this is how Black people, the cost to become a citizen was raised to a nearly impossible amount for Black people in New York, which actively excluded many Black people from holding the identity of being an American, all while giving many white people citizenship with no cost. As the U.S. is more strictly inclusive, it is equally as strictly exclusive to people who don’t fit the “criteria” of “an American.” The government was built upon a white basis, even if many white settlers aren’t of the same ethnic background, they still are united through their whiteness and privilege. ]]> 2021-09-08 15:50:46 UTC https://padlet.com/maryannechristy3/xklh3wi1m3hp3zyk/wish/1725332549 Question 4 - Ari, Andy, Kai, Joseph: How does the article connect to the James Baldwin quotation from "Foundation Question number 3?" arig23 https://padlet.com/maryannechristy3/xklh3wi1m3hp3zyk/wish/1725343249 The article connects to Baldwin's quote through its acknowledgment of the toll that history has had on American citizenship. Our brutal history of slavery and discrimination based on race, gender, and class has constantly re-molded our vision of the American citizen. The ways we have overcome these challenges have set the boundaries of normality defined by modern-day laws. In this sense, the article's examples of overcoming racism and discrimination have modeled the government throughout history, affecting our everyday life and political views. ]]> 2021-09-08 15:54:24 UTC https://padlet.com/maryannechristy3/xklh3wi1m3hp3zyk/wish/1725343249 Question 1 - Henry, Toby, Reggie, Daniel: Foner references another scholar, Benedict Anderson, who argues that nations are “imagined communities”. Based on what you’ve read, what do you think Anderson means by this phrase and how does Foner apply it to the United States? https://padlet.com/maryannechristy3/xklh3wi1m3hp3zyk/wish/1725350850 Anderson is arguing that communities founded by ideology are just as prevalent as communities founded by geography. There are no real countries because every line on a map is created by people. For example, someone from Seattle will often have very different beliefs and morals from someone who lives in a small town in Alabama, yet they also often consider themselves American. Every individual has a different perception of America, which is constantly changing, so there are no concrete countries.]]> 2021-09-08 15:56:47 UTC https://padlet.com/maryannechristy3/xklh3wi1m3hp3zyk/wish/1725350850 2) Foner distinguishes between “civic nationalism” and “ethnic nationalism”. Define each and the difference in the context of the United States. rebeccay231_1 https://padlet.com/maryannechristy3/xklh3wi1m3hp3zyk/wish/1725352453 Civic nationalism is defined by a widespread belief in shared values and political ideas, and membership of this nation is open to all who share these beliefs. Ethnic nationalism is defined by a community’s values that are shared by an ethnic group or groups, and that centers around shared heritage and language. It’s more exclusive than civic nationalism.
In the United States, civic nationalism presents as a belief in liberty and freedom for all, as well as democratically elected leaders. Anyone who subscribes to these beliefs can be an American citizen. Ethnic nationalism in the US presents as the belief that only people with European ancestry can be truly American, and that American culture is defined by traditionally White Americans and speaking the English language.
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