Controversies about the teaching and writing of history had occurred at a number of times in thepast, but these had mostly taken place within the historical profession,
True, I wonder if all those different versions of teachings stayed or were things taken away because they ended up coming to an agreement on teaching certain topics?
Jefferson had asexual relationship with Hemings or that she bore some of his children.
Are historians like George Bancroft scared stories like these may take away aspects of patriotism or the epic story of America?
days of a single masternarrative were over
This is good the challenging and development of new narratives and memories can help increase its validity. But it may also base those memories on our current society.
: thatsubstantially more Black people were drawn to the British side than the Patriot cause, believingthis the better path to freedom
Another ironic thing because it was a fight for freedom.
revolution as analmost purely philosophical act
Even though he lost credibility because of how he wanted to represent American history people that tried to challenge it were attacked, leaves you to question the credibility of parts of history today.