Readings
for Peoples, Nations and Revolutionary Change
How does O’Sullivan define progress?
How
does Turner compare with O’Sullivan? What do they both choose to celebrate
about America? What is the destiny of the United States?
According
to Bryant, who are the real savages? Who are civilized?
Who
are the savages according to Al-Jabarti? Why? How does this compare to Joseph
Bryant’s condemnation of white culture?
What
is progress according to Mazzini? What must Italy do to progress forward?
What are the signs of regression?
In all these
texts, consider the unstated assumptions that inform the terms "people,"
nation," and "progress." Who and what is implicitly excluded
from these categories? How and why are these exclusions accomplished?