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magmichele12

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Give one clear example of how the history of American education reflected the problems of race, gender, and ethnic groups.
 
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How did Noah Webster reason that American cultural identity and unity could be developed through the use of language?
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: Although the students responses can be long, some specific examples include slavery, immigration, women not allowed in school, and enrollment with private money only.

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: He reasoned that nationality was based on and reflected the unique intellectual identity of a nation's citizens. He believed in a uniquely American language that would serve as the linguistic mortar of national union and advocated its use in the nation's schools.





 

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