American+Radicalism+-Reflection

This is the most interesting topic to me. As De Tocqueville adeptly noted hundreds of years ago, Americans are drawn to groups of association, and our politics, our democracy supports the growth of these institutions. I wonder however, when there has been thousands of movements in America, why are a rare few categorized as radical? I wonder not only what makes these groups radical but why they feel they must resort to such extreme means. In this page I have represented either my favorite movements or those that have had the most impact on the American society. By examining the beliefs of their leaders, and the basis of these movements, we can gain insight on these powerful movements in United States history.

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