I think their defense would be some version of "look, we're just talking to the liberal, professional part of America and they don't take 1776 seriously, unlike 1619" But I agree they should do that
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Gordon Wood is not the n your side
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It's appalling to think that school boards across the country might be adopting this official propaganda tract as a reference point for authorized history texts. It needs to be exposed for its perversion of American values by the "big brains" as you say.
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But why even give it that much attention. It's drivel, flat out propaganda. Should real historians even engage?
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Prediction: part of Sean’s brand is to do just that. Suspect he will.
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"Wood drastically underestimates the impact of social distinctions predicated upon wealth, especially inherited wealth."
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Wilentz has weighed in on 1776 and he makes sure to take a parting shot at 1619 as he does so.pic.twitter.com/4FlHVZtw6o
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