Why Study American History: A Letter to my Niece.

Larkins, A. Guy

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ERIC Number: EJ143783

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Publication Date: 1976

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Why Study American History: A Letter to my Niece

Larkins, A. Guy

Social Science Record, 13, 3, 22-3, Spr 76

The author believes that U.S. history can serve an aesthetic function, contribute to the positive self-image of young Americans by presenting genuine accomplishments of their forepersons, and help students participate more rationally in the attempted resolution of social-political conflicts. (Author/RM)

Descriptors: Aesthetic Education, Citizenship Responsibility, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education, Relevance (Education), Self Concept, Social Studies, Textbook Bias, United States History

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