Question

how could analyzing political themes help you connect the modern united states to earlier civilization

Answer 1

The politics of America has changed widely from 1854 today while in 1854 there for two parties the Whigs and the Democratic. The democratic were in favor of slavery while the Whigs differed in this case. Because of which it collapse to form  a new party called the Republican. Abraham Lincoln was the first President of this party and was successful in establishment of slavery.

After Lincoln's death Republican Party still went on to see if the slaves got their rights.  with time it Businessman and wealthy people got more involved with party  for power. Hence by 1920 this party becomes more of business party Until the economic crash in 1929 After which Franklin Roosevelt and other democrats come into power.

From 1989 to  2011 there was a very great Hispanic immigration taking place and democrats supported  realizing these immigrants throughout. And today Republican formed trust in the resentment of this.  this is how from ancient politics modern politics got connected .