McLaughlin:CONSTITUTIONAL HISTORY OF UNITED STATES

McLaughlin, a scientific historian, is considered to be a "constitutionalist". His understanding of modern history persuaded him that America's liberal democratic political system under the federal Constitution offered the best possible form of government.

In a series of lectures delivered at New York University in 1932, McLaughlin stated his goal was "teaching constitutional principles historically," so that "the American citizen, not highly trained in the law, should know familiarly," and showing "the relationship between political philosophy and constitutional achievement."

As Herman Belz states: "McLaughlin's philosophical idealism, concern for the evolution of ideas and institutions, and belief that 'the long course of history seems to find its culmination in the establishment of the American constitutional system' are reasons for regarding him as a conservative historian. His substantive view of American history, however, was socially progressive and liberal nationalist in outlook. This can be seen in his interpretation of the antislavery movement and the response to industrialization."

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