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Localism vs. Nationalism in Midwestern Populism

Today anti-government sentiments in the US are often depicted as new, pathological, right-extremist, etc. This is misleading. In fact, these sentiments are an inextricable part of American identity. There has always been a latent conflict between those who think the US should be a nation and those who regard it as a federation. The nationalist impulse co-exists along with a wish for strong, autonomous, local communities. Depending on historical circumstances, this conflict has taken different forms. Modern American history begins with the revolution of 1776. The nature of that revolution is crucial in this respect—especially in its differences with the...