Democracy by Petition
Book • 2021
Daniel Carpenter's 'Democracy by Petition' reveals the pivotal role petitions played in the democratization of North America during the 19th century.
By examining thousands of petitions, Carpenter shows how diverse groups, including women, Indigenous peoples, and African Americans, used this tool to influence political change and expand democratic participation beyond traditional electoral processes.
By examining thousands of petitions, Carpenter shows how diverse groups, including women, Indigenous peoples, and African Americans, used this tool to influence political change and expand democratic participation beyond traditional electoral processes.
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