What America’s divided and tumultuous politics of the late-19th century can teach us

By: Robert A. Strong, University of Virginia, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: November 10, 2025

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Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

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By Robert A. Strong, University of Virginia

People trying to understand politics in the United States today often turn to history for precedents and perspective. Are our current divisions like the ones that preceded the American Revolution or the Civil War? Did the dramatic events of the 1960s generate the same kind of social and political forces seen today? Are there lessons from the past that show us how eras of intense political turmoil eventually …

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