The Two Faces of American Freedom

Key Insight 1: The Two Faces of American Freedom: Internal Liberty, External Subordination

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Key Insight 2: Settler Revolt, Not Just Revolution: Defending a Colonial Status Quo

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Key Insight 3: Populist Promise: Energetic Government for Economic Independence

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Key Insight 4: Postcolonial Predicament: Global Weakness Undermines Local Democracy

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Key Insight 5: Constitutionalizing Empire: Federal Power Over Subjects, Not Citizens

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Key Insight 6: Populism's Retreat: Xenophobia and the Demise of Universalism

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Key Insight 7: Unraveling Settlerism: Industrialization and the End of Expansion

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Key Insight 8: Rise of Executive Prerogative: Domestic Order Through Imperial Power

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Key Insight 9: From Self-Rule to Security: The Progressive and New Deal Transformation

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Key Insight 10: Humanitarian Imperialism: Global Power as National Purpose

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Key Insight 11: Plebiscitary Presidency: Executive as the People's Sole Organ

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Key Insight 12: The Unfinished Promise: Inclusion Without Universal Self-Rule

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