James W. Loewen wrote the book "Lies My Teacher Told Me" to help students understand the past of the United States‚ and how it is effecting the present. "Lies My Teacher Told Me" examines 12 various American history text books‚ and points out the various lies‚ flaws‚ and sugar coated stories the text books present. Loewen explains how textbooks practice heroification‚ and how race and race relations are a major issue when it comes to American history. Among these topics‚ Loewen also sheds light on
Premium Slavery Social class Atlantic slave trade
1. One of my favorite Holidays is 4th of July. A few years ago my dad and I went to Washington to pick out some illegal fireworks. So we went to the Black Cat firework store . I got some mortars and roman candles and all the fun fireworks you could think of. So the day before 4th of July we were lighting off a few roman candles and all of a sudden a under cover police car pulled into our driveway and the police officer inside the car said “are you lighting off illegal fireworks?” because he saw
Premium English-language films Record label American films
The lights beamed down with intensity at the green field. All was silent‚ for my team had just got done with practice. I was sitting down in the stands imagining the next day‚ everyone cheering‚ adrenaline pumping‚ and ready to take on the opposing team. I had this vision of being in the last minutes of the game with a tied score‚ tired but motivated. The ball passed to me as I ran through the field‚ shifting and pushing through the opposing team. I was now within range and with only the goalie
Premium Association football English-language films
The Saxophone is my favorite instrument. Despite being made entirely of brass‚ the saxophone is considered a woodwind because it utilizes a reed to create its sound. It looks smooth and sexy‚ yet the sound is rich and strong. Although it is more commonly found in jazz‚ military and marching bands than in orchestras‚ it is occasionally found in some classical music. 1. History and Manufacturers: A. http://library.thinkquest.org. This website was wonderfully rich in information. On
Premium Orchestra Saxophone Jazz
James W. Loewen in Lies My Teacher Told Me‚ American students enter college less knowledgeable about their own history than any other subject. American history is the least liked and worst remembered subject in American curricular. Loewen argues that history is the only subject one has to unlearn in college because high school presents inaccurate information to students. Who is to blame? Despite the indicting title‚ James Loewen does not appear to be blaming only teachers for student ignorance. Loewen
Premium Vietnam War United States Native Americans in the United States
The most brutal battles we face are within ourselves. These battles have a greater impact on our world then any physical war. One of my constant battles is against myself. The battle started as stress‚ ever-present and above my tolerance level. My background music was a constant to-do list‚ which seemed impossibly long. Free time was spent planning which assignments I would work on‚ the order I would complete them‚ and how I could save time. Realizing stress only hindered my situation‚ I had to
Premium Writing Psychology Thought
opportunites to meet different kinds of people. Each person gives us a distant. Some may even play a role to help us change ourselves. without a doubt my mother is the most powerful person in my life. My mother is a strong hard working women that never gives up on her dream. Her life inspire me with confidence and great motivition to succed in life. Most of my mother life is hardships and dedication the way she faces with them resilenty and strongly makes a role model. unfortunately‚ she continues to suffer
Premium Greek mythology Parthenon Family
English 1A Narrative August 26‚ 2012 The Most Memorable Day of my Life The most memorable day of my life was‚ September 4‚ 1995 in Chicago‚ IL. It was 6:00 a.m. when my alarm clock woke me up. The first day of high school was finally here. I was excited‚ but a lot more nervous. I got out of bed‚ got ready‚ and then was on my way to the bus stop. All I could think of is the stories I heard about high school being so horrible with all the mean teachers‚ the hard tests‚ and of course being a freshman
Premium High school
Florida is My Favorite Spot to Vacation There are so many places to go and things to do. Although there is only one place I enjoy the most. A place where it gets really warm. A place to have fun with your family because of all the fun attractions. Lastly a place I have made memories. That place is Florida. Florida is my favorite spot to vacation. Florida gets really warm‚ but that is what I like about Florida. I have done activities there that I can’t do in Michigan. For example‚ I can’t swim in
Premium
to begin the match is one of the most incomparable feelings to experience. It is at this moment‚ I am put in a state of complete focus and euphoria that I can’t imagine experiencing in any other way. Having played soccer since I was 5 years old‚ I’ve noticed that the feeling I get inside hasn’t changed one bit. This feeling is like no other. I lose every negative thought and only focus on the goals I am trying to accomplish. In this state‚ I realize that my potential as a student‚ athlete‚ friend
Premium Association football Football Game