As we are close out the semester the topic being discussed openly in news sectors is history. What is being discussed is what should be taught, how and what word choices to use, “revisionist” or “woke.” From government to politicians, textbook authors and school boards, history is in full debate. In the last year or so the great debate has continued in reference to the 1619 Project which is American History told through the lens of people of color. As a rebuttal to the 1619 Project, the 1776 Project, a flex on patriotic history was born. In addition, at the core of this debate is Critical Race Theory (CRT), the theory that history can no longer be taught from the perspective of the “winners” but must be taught from all sides and be inclusive. For the final assignment you will construct an essay on “much about history” as it relates to the questions below. What is your interpretation of U.S. History? Explain in detail. In the article America is Flunking History (Links to an external site.) (click hyperlink), it is noted that colleges are moving away from requiring students to take courses in American History. What are your thoughts on this article? In your opinion do you think history courses – . History 1301/1302 are needed? Are you for niche courses such as the ones mentioned in the article…why or why not? Explain your thoughts in detail for all questions and include examples and details to support your thoughts. Recently a video surfaced online of former Senator Rick Santorum (Links to an external site.) (click hyperlink) addressing a group of young people called “Young American’s Foundation.” After watching video, what are your thoughts on the information provided by Santorum? What did you notice that needs to be addressed or corrected? List three things and explain thoroughly. Due to projects such as the 1619 and Critical Race Theory (CRT), some states are threatening to withhold government funding to stop such curriculum from being taught in schools, see Idaho and Critical Race Theory (Links to an external site.) & 1619 Republican Lawmakers (Links to an external site.). What are your thoughts on both articles? Explain in detail why curriculum such as Critical Race Theory (CRT) and the 1619 Project, appear to be a threat to some. Some say that good American History is history told from a patriotic perspective, and through a white lens. Read article Why my daughter hates AP history (Links to an external site.). What is your take on the article, list three (3) things. In your opinion who does the philosophy of patriotic history serve? Explain in detail. What are your takeaways on the topic mentioned, and the future of American History? Explain and give four (4) takeaways. Requirements A Introduction is required. To complete the assignment all required material is located in Modules under Final Exam Material – look for videos and readings with required in parenthesis (all material is not hyperlinked), see folder. Papers should be a minimum of 3 -5 pages (do not exceed 7) typed and double-spaced with a one inch margin using Time New Roman 12 Font. For each bullet, a new paragraph is required, please be sure to answer all questions within each bullet. There is no need to add excessive spacing in between each question or to re-write the questions. Heading in top left-side of paper, as assignments before. Reminders: See Rubric for grading criteria. If quotes material, footnotes and Bibliography are required. Papers due May 12, 2021. American is flunking History : “Young American’s Foundation.” Senator Rick Santorum Idaho and Critical Race Theory 1619 Republican Lawmakers Why my daughter hates AP history
