Abstract

Over the course of American History, New Jersey's Frelinghuysen Family has been an influential political dynasty. Collectively, the Frelinghuysens have had four senators, a Vice Presidential candidate, two members of Congress and Secretary of State. They also had one of the founding figures of the Great Awakening movement. This I.S tracks these family members through themes of Christianity, Patriotism and Political Wisdom.

Advisor

Baumgartner, Kabria

Department

History

Disciplines

United States History

Keywords

political wisdom, frelinghuysens, new jersey, american politics

Publication Date

2012

Degree Granted

Bachelor of Arts

Document Type

Senior Independent Study Thesis

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