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Originally Posted by keysersoze
No, I think the problem is we are far too willing glorify the Founding Fathers and create grandiose mythologies about our country's beginnings.
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In short doing what popular history has always been about. It's no wonder that when you have to teach a huge amount of people certain things to create the master story and common reality where they can live in, you must simplify things. Pretty much everyone is doing that.
Of course whether it's ideal or not is a completely different question. But to play devil's advocate, do ask yourself: how would you do it effectively while still considering as many perspectives as possible?