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Introduction to the 1619 project
It is fine to work in groups on this stuff! If you work with others, please put all names on the master doc and be sure all groups members note in Google Classroom who turned in their group’s assignment!
Review this brief video; it’s the part of his speech where Trump specifically denounces the 1619 project.
Explore the 1619 Project Website. Read the Introduction. Click around if you like.
How do they answer their own question in the header: Why did they publish the 1619 project?
Read Bret Stephens op-ed, “America the Beautiful” in the days that the project was released. Annotate important passages and any place that confuses you. Answer the following questions in writing.
According to the author, what makes America unique?
What does he want us to see about America? What is his thesis?
Why does he discuss the atrocities/injustices of the past in conjunction with celebrating foundational principles?
Would you say Bret Stephens’ view of history is more patriotic or cynical? What is the evidence?
How might this article connect to the conversation we have been having about how to teach US History?