November 16, 2010

Study Guide- Conclusion to Daniel Book

The conclusion to Scandal and Civility highlights the victory of Thomas Jefferson and the revolution of democracy in politics.  Jefferson was able to trump his Federalist counterparts and establish the Republicans at the top of American politics for an important revolution years after the Revolutionary War had ended.  Political and Religious ideologies were present during this time.  Thinking like the monarchy we had freed ourselves from was a scary thought.  Creative minds such as Fenno, Freneau and Bache played key roles in publishing print works during this time that shaped politics for our nation.

Before we were even a country, the press has had the power to inform us and misinform us.  The print during the late 1700’s shaped partisan politics.  Today, Internet, television and print news is carrying on the tradition.  The reporting tries to be objective, but never is with politics.  The press leaves little room for rational thinking and that is what is missing from the media of today.