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joshcryer

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13. The Trail of Tears is taught in 8th grade or so.

Reply to Warren DeMontague (Reply #11)

Tue Nov 12, 2013, 03:31 AM

Nov 2013

But I don't know if it's in the standard curriculum in all schools. I would think it would be.

edit: looks like My Lai is taught in 12th grade in some schools. Again, not aware if it is in curriculum in all schools. The teachers here would be able to explain that one.

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Will Abu Ghraib ever be in US textbooks? [View all] Bonobo Nov 2013 OP

It depends who writes history. We used to read about labor union history doc03 Nov 2013 #1

+ 1,000 n/t Lugnut Nov 2013 #8

I think so. I just don't think it will be the truth. Solly Mack Nov 2013 #2

Of course it will. treestar Nov 2013 #3

Ever? Yes. Should it be? Yes. When and how much? Good question but it should be. uppityperson Nov 2013 #4

Every primary school history textbook I've seen was a laughable string of half truths and omissions. Taitertots Nov 2013 #5

About as much as My Lai ... or Fallujah. 1000words Nov 2013 #6

Exactly nadinbrzezinski Nov 2013 #9

Wounded Knee 1000words Nov 2013 #10

wounded knee is taught around the 10th grade. joshcryer Nov 2013 #14

High school and college students...yes... cynatnite Nov 2013 #7

They teaching about My Lai, yet? Warren DeMontague Nov 2013 #11

The Trail of Tears is taught in 8th grade or so. joshcryer Nov 2013 #13

Yes, but it will take a full generation. joshcryer Nov 2013 #12

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