American Education Chapter 1 Flashcardizz

Front

What does the control of the school curriculum reflect according to the text?

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Deep value judgments about society, history, and identity

Front

What was the primary aim of 19th-century 'common schools'?

Back

To unite the country with shared values

Front

What is the focus of Chapter 1 in the book preview?

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Political goals

Front

Which of the following is emphasized as a key to change in political education? Protesting, Voting, Debating, Fundraising.

Back

Voting.

Front

According to chapter 1, what should schools teach about government?

Back

How government works.

Front

What did Thomas Jefferson advocate for in terms of education? Options: National university for unity/culture, Censorship at university level, Free basic education for all (non-slaves), Elitist education system

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Free basic education for all (non-slaves)

Front

According to Horace Mann, what is preferred over violence?

Back

Voting

Front

Which project emphasizes slavery and racism as central to U.S. history?

Back

1619 Project

Front

What percentage of the textbook market does Texas influence?

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8%

Front

What was the main ruling in Tinker v. Des Moines (1969) regarding student speech?

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Students have free speech unless it disrupts school.