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What is World History?

Color map of the Atlantic with thick lines between continents
“Emigrants du Globe” 1858 French map showing emigration from Europe around the world. Image courtesy of the Library of Congress.

The idea of “World History” is relatively new.

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Curriculum History Uncovering History

Minnesota History Standards and Constructivism

In preparation for some district curriculum writing I have been examining the new Minnesota State social studies standards. They still need to be formally adopted into law by Governor Dayton.  A couple of state legislators have made some noise that they oppose the new standards, but there is no indication that Dayton will block them. […]