Warns teachers to be cautious in accepting the free and inexpensive instructional materials offered by business, utilities, and trade associations because these materials may contain subtle industry propaganda. Describes how industry promotes such materials and suggests guidelines for reviewing them and for counteracting biased presentations. (SJL)

Reviews nine U.S. history textbooks, evaluating their analyses of the Spanish-American War, World Wars I and II, and the Cold War. Documents their failure to link U.S. foreign policy to economic interests. Criticizes the texts' lack of an historical framework. Concludes students are taught neither historical truth nor critical analysis skills. (CH)