Children's U.S. History Textbooks: 1787-1865.

Hooper, Jimmie H.; Smith, Ben A.

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ERIC Number: EJ464765

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Publication Date: 1993

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Children's U.S. History Textbooks: 1787-1865.

Hooper, Jimmie H.; Smith, Ben A.

Social Education, v57 n1 p14-18 Jan 1993

Discusses five history textbooks commonly used in schools and homes in the United States prior to the Civil War. Describes the style, reading level, and content of the books. Concludes that the books promoted a sense of nationalism related to the political development and ideals of the United States at that time. (CFR)

Descriptors: American Indians, Colonial History (United States), Educational History, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education, Historiography, History Textbooks, Textbook Evaluation, United States History

Publication Type: Historical Materials; Information Analyses; Journal Articles

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Audience: Teachers; Administrators; Practitioners

Language: English

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