UCA History Class Holds Mock Election Rally

Students from American Nation I course took part in a mock election day rally in the style of the 1840s in the courtyard between Irby Hall and Torreyson Library. Students attempted to recreate the energy and excitement of election days from the period. They cheered on voters at the ballot box, chanted songs and slogans, and handed out hot cider. The goal of the mock election rally was to highlight differences in voting experience between now and the 1840s -- the lack of secret balloting, the restrictions on the electorate by race and gender, and the rather rambunctious and rowdy festivities that accompanied voting.

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[mstorey83]

I really enjoyed your video Dr. Harper. It looks like your students were enjoying the 1840 style experience ...almost as much as the professor was. ;-)

[prdjr73]

Awesome job on the video.