How Should the History of Race, Slavery Be Taught in America?
Pop-out player How history should be taught in American schools is a subject forcefully argued by many different American groups. One example of the ongoing dispute was an effort by the administration of former President Donald Trump. It sought to influence the way American history, including slavery and race, are discussed in public schools and universities. In November of 2020, Trump ordered the Department of Education to establish a group called the 1776 Commission. Its stated job was to “better enable rising generations to understand the history and principles of the founding of the U...