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1620

1620

EducationHistory
Pages
272
Published
2020
Language
English

Synopsis

Peter Wood challenges the New York Times' 1619 Project, which traces America's origins to the arrival of captive Africans in 1619. Instead, Wood argues that the true foundation of American self-government lies in the 1620 Mayflower Compact. This book presents a counter-narrative, asserting that the Pilgrims' agreement before landing in Massachusetts is the proper starting point for understanding the nation's core ideals.

How it reads

InformativeIntellectualThought-ProvokingComplex
Prose complexity 7/10

Genres

Education History Politics & Society

Subjects

African American & BlackAmericas (North, Central, South, West Indies)Colonialism & Post-ColonialismCurriculaCurriculum & InstructionEducational FoundationsHistory of the AmericasPolitical ScienceProfessional, Career & TradeSlaverySocial ScienceUnited States

Places

JamestownMassachusettsVirginia

About the author