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American History: Lies Your Other Teachers Told You [Friday, October 3, 2014]
"Not that I expect you to be paying much attention today because break starts this weekend," Josh began with a little smile, "but you still have classes today, and our topic is the fun-filled laugh riot that is most textbooks' accounting of the Native American population in our country." He held up a finger. "Now, it's not an easy thing to look at the history of your country and point and say, 'yeah, right there? We were TOTAL ASSHOLES'. No one ever wants to be the villain in their own story, and the systematic exploitation and extermination of hundreds of tribes over hundreds of years is really not a pretty thing to delve into."
He pointed to the building behind him. "So this week I've taken you the National Museum of the American Indian, where the tribes tell their own stories from their perspective. Our tour will be focused on the Native struggle for survival since their first contact with Europeans. You'll find out how Native cultures have persisted despite the colonization of their homelands, examine treaties between the United States and Indian nations, and explore how international borders continue to affect Native Americans throughout the hemisphere. You'll see modern examples of how Native communities continue to define their places in the world and reflect their unique cultures and identities. Listen. Ask questions. Examine the world from a new perspective. After break we'll get into the debate of how history should be taught to stop ignoring this facet of life here in America--we might even yell about the DC footbal team--but today, have some fun."
He smiled. "And don't miss the cafeteria. It's the best place to eat on the Mall."
He pointed to the building behind him. "So this week I've taken you the National Museum of the American Indian, where the tribes tell their own stories from their perspective. Our tour will be focused on the Native struggle for survival since their first contact with Europeans. You'll find out how Native cultures have persisted despite the colonization of their homelands, examine treaties between the United States and Indian nations, and explore how international borders continue to affect Native Americans throughout the hemisphere. You'll see modern examples of how Native communities continue to define their places in the world and reflect their unique cultures and identities. Listen. Ask questions. Examine the world from a new perspective. After break we'll get into the debate of how history should be taught to stop ignoring this facet of life here in America--we might even yell about the DC footbal team--but today, have some fun."
He smiled. "And don't miss the cafeteria. It's the best place to eat on the Mall."
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