Lincoln, Democracy, and the American Experiment
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Lincoln's Democratic Principles
Exploring Lincoln's deep-rooted beliefs in democracy, this chapter analyzes his views on sovereignty, consent, elections, majority rule, minority rights, and the rule of law. It discusses Lincoln's association with the ideals of the Declaration of Independence and his critical perspective on figures like Andrew Jackson for their authoritarian tendencies. Delving into his opposition to demagogues like Stephen A. Douglas, the chapter showcases the complexities of democracy through contrasting views and nuanced relationships amidst differing ideologies.
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