American history is currently taught to elementary, middle, and high school students as a collection of historical facts that are presented as unchanging truths and each state in America has its own version. Most of the material comes from textbooks written with an emphasis on America that present history from the viewpoints of powerful people such as the presidents, Congress, the Founding Fathers, and military commanders.
After that, students take multiple-choice tests that confirm these facts, thereby validating their purported objectivity and rejecting the validity of alternative theories. This format presents an oversimplified historical narrative with few counterarguments, even though it helps standardize instruction across multiple classrooms.
"It is impossible and undesirable to be objective. It isn't feasible since every historical account is arbitrary and conveys a particular state
sponsored viewpoint. Everybody chooses a different set of facts from an endless pool of information for their history, depending on old school values and priorities."
Here are a few reviews from leading historians about
“Lincoln’s Quest for Empire.”
-Clyde Wilson Emeritus Distinguished Professor of History,
University of South Carolina
“I didn’t think anyone in our times had the courage to tell
the truth on so many levels...”
-Bill Potter Independent Scholar, Historian, and Author
“It is a handsome and powerful production! I admire your courage in making it, and I can only imagine how much time and effort went into
this project. I hope that many people will watch it and learn from it.”
-Karen Stokes Archivist and Author at South Carolina Historical Society
Featured in this DVD is Uncle Gregory playing the part of
Reverend John Jasper
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