In 5-7 pages, answer the following question:
Is there such a thing as an American political tradition? If so, what are its core elements?
You may draw on outside resources in your answer, but it is not required; course resources should be sufficient for you to make an argument one way or the other.
The purpose of this analytical essay is analysis, not merely assertion. So whichever position you take to be sure to cite key thinkers, events, historical debates, and issue arguments.
Any and all citations should be in proper APA style.

CLASS BOOKS with links

CANNIBALS ALL!
OR,
SLAVES WITHOUT MASTERS.
BY
GEORGE FITZHUGH,
OF PORT ROYAL, CAROLINE, VA

http://www.gutenberg.org/files/35481/35481-h/35481-h.htm

Appeal to Christian Women of the South
Angelina Emily Grimke
New York: American Anti-Slavery Society, 1836
http://utc.iath.virginia.edu/abolitn/abesaegat.html

EXCERPT FROM THE IMPENDING CRISIS OF THE SOUTH: HOW TO MEET IT (1857, by Hinton Rowan Helper)
https://www.encyclopedia.com/history/dictionaries-thesauruses-pictures-and-press-releases/excerpt-impending-crisis-south-how-meet-it-1857-hinton-rowan-helper