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English
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"For the past three decades, those writing history have allowed their biases to distort the way America's past is taught. These intellectuals have searched for instances of racism, sexism, and bigotry in American history while utterly downplaying the greatness of America's patriots and the achievements of "dead white men."" "A Patriot's History of the United States corrects those doctrinaire biases. In this volume, America's discovery, founding, and...
10) U.S. history
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Series
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OpenStax College, Rice University
Pub. Date
[2014]-
Language
English
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"U.S. History covers the breadth of the chronological history of the United States and also provides the necessary depth to ensure the course is manageable for instructors and students alike. U.S. History is designed to meet the scope and sequence requirements of most courses. The authors introduce key forces and major developments that together form the American experience, with particular attention paid to considering issues of race, class, and...
Publisher
Center for Civic Education
Pub. Date
Ã2009
Language
English
Description
What are the philosophical and historical foundations of the American political system? -- How did the framers create the Constitution? -- How has the Constitution been changed to further the ideals contained in the Declaration of Independence? -- How have the values and principles embodied in the Constitution shaped American institutions and practices? -- What rights does the Bill of Rights protect? -- What challenges might face American constitutional...
Publisher
Squircle
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
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"The goal of this book is to educate students on Chinese American history and Chinese language and culture. It is written in both Chinese and English and is suitable for bilingual students, especially for students who are learning Chinese. Each Chinese article is followed by drills and practice on vocabulary, grammar, and writing to prepare students for standardized tests (AP, SAT, and IB)."--Page 4 of cover, volume 1.