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The colonial experience, 1607-1776 -- The effects of the Revolutionary War era on American education -- Early political debates and their effect on the American education system -- Education, African Americans, and slavery -- The education of women, Native Americans, Latinos, and Asian Americans -- The widespread growth of the common school and higher education -- The effects of the events during and between the Civil War and World War I -- The liberal philosophy of education as distinguished from conservatism -- The Great Depression and the long-term effects of World War II and the Cold War on American education -- The civil rights movement and federal involvement in educational policy -- The turbulence of the 1960s -- The rise of public criticism of education -- The rise of multiculturalism and other issues -- Educational reform under the Republicans and Democrats -- Other recent educational issues and reforms. |
