The classic example of this divide is how, traditionally, history curriculums approach the Civil War.
While this is less the case today, 25-50 years ago, if you grew up in the South, you would have learned about the "War of Northern Aggression"
If you grew up in the North, you would have learned about the American Civil War and the South's history of slavery and the war to end the slavery.
"Traditional" History is often written by those that were victorious, so it is remarkable to see how in the modern era voices are being heard that would not have been traditionally heard.
A global society means that history is more nuanced with more perspectives present at the table of history.
But there is still a long way to go. Californians will spend lots of time learning about Sutters Fort while Pennsylvanians will learn about Fort Duquesne.
I believe that the Declaration was addressed to the people of the colonies
Answer: In the context of American constitutional law, the definition of republic refers specifically to a form of government in which elected individuals represent the citizen body and exercise power according to the rule of law under a constitution, including separation of powers with an elected head of state.
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Calvinism was able to grow so rapidly for three reasons:
1. Calvin’s theology was a complete, (almost) fully worked-out system which could fully take the place of Roman theology
2. Calvinists embraced an active missionary style (or zeal, even) of the type presented by the early Church
3. The founding of the Geneva Academy, from which many Calvinist leaders sprung
