In a final analysis and evaluation of the Democratic and Whig programs, Douglass concludes that neither was adequate in itself to provide the freedom desired by the new nation but that the merging of the two laid the foundation for modern American democracy. Originally published in 1955. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.