Predictably, my History 101 class is not going well. I'm getting good grades at the expense of a likely ulcer.
Each and every chapter is a new lesson on ...European settlers' evil; slavery, expansionism, etc. Not necessarily inaccurate, but certainly incomplete information. The heroics and wonders of the founders are glossed over at every opportunity.
...and I quote from the textbook:
"The Know Nothing party disappeared, but nativist hostility to new immigrants did not, as we clearly see in the current opposition to Mexican and Central American migrants".
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Regardless on where you stand on the question of illegal immigration, this is pure propaganda, being presented as Academic Fact.
"The Know Nothing party disappeared, but nativist hostility to new immigrants did not, as we clearly see in the current opposition to Mexican and Central American migrants".
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Regardless on where you stand on the question of illegal immigration, this is pure propaganda, being presented as Academic Fact.
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The Know Nothings were a group within the Whig's, who felt their views were controversial enough that when asked, they should respond that they "know nothing" about it. I think the textbook, much like the media, should simply present the facts; and all of them! The good, the bad and the ugly.
Sadly, both the media and Academia can no longer be counted on, much less expected to, deliver the facts without bias and spin.
Don't even get me started on the Media or Academia. Journalistic and Academic integrity are both things of the past, sadly.
ReplyDeleteI agree with the author and with Anonymous totally! Facts without spin or bias seem to be nonexistent these days.
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I am 47 years old and have a little perspective. I worry for the 20-ish taking this course who think they are "learning".
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