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Moore, Robert B.; Banfield, Beryle – 1983
Common myths of the Reconstruction Era perpetuated by textbooks are examined and positive information to counter these myths is provided. The presentation of Reconstruction in 12 secondary level U.S. history textbooks, published between 1979 and 1982, is analyzed. The myths that are examined include the following: blacks were helpless and confused…
Descriptors: Black Achievement, Black Attitudes, Black Education, Black History
Moore, Robert B.; Banfield, Beryle – 1983
Designed to be used with the sound-color filmstrip "Reconstruction: The Promise and Betrayal of Democracy," these learning activities are intended to help students in grades 5-9 develop critical thinking about how their textbook presents the Reconstruction Era. The activities focus on many ideas. Some of the focusing ideas presented are…
Descriptors: Black Achievement, Black History, Black Influences, Civil War (United States)
