Question:
why is r own government hiding r country history?
anonymous
2008-12-11 14:13:23 UTC
i been researching i have found a lot.to the indian history of taking land from them and andrew jackson order killing and taking land from them(never included rape and disobedience broken law from the government)never included in the books.mexico land was taken from the government and started the conflict.the government order no war against the mexican but the president intimated them to go to war.(they killed r american good ppl so we have to go to war and do r 2nd mission take some land)... slavery they did africa wrong.they should apologize for wat they did and pay money for the damage for wat they did to africa and the african pple who suffer in america.they made other country pay for war why come they didnt pay africa 4 slavery they put them into. help started war 1(undercover),and 2.even though the government said theyre not going to be involve ww2.they never mention how the government intimated the other country to attack them. the spanish war this is the biggest mystery.went to war because one of the ship blew up .they blame the spanish even though no investigation was done.how or wat? why they blow up ship.if they dont have any explosive (poor country not high tech and engine or one of their explosive blew up))and how it could of done it from the inside because there where american ppl inside.their still more but i havent found much resource on them. america has beautiful dreams to leave free and the cost of it is to fight 4 ur freedom.but a horrible history thats need to be told to everyone.


leave some comments and dont hate if u didnt research it
Ten answers:
Randy
2008-12-11 15:29:37 UTC
The assertions within your question are a little hard to decipher due to your style of writing, that is, no capital letters, no punctuation, run on sentences, I ‘gently’ suggest that you might consider using the full power of the language to make your points. I know that you can do as past questions (of yours) more fully reflect the power of the language.



That said, I’m assuming that you are talking about history text books used in school systems. I too believe that they are weak in the teaching of history, but not because of any government edict or secret plan. Rather, the teaching, and tools provided are simply thin on content, lacking in substance, as well as being representative of political correctness.



Each of the items you mentioned are not hidden, but each have many books, papers, and seminars given on them. There are various (some times competing) perspectives provided for each of these subjects. These various offering provide as much depth as you (anyone) is willing to delve into rather than simply accept the superficial assertions that you have made. With the information available you could spend large periods of your life doing actual research. For example, your light mentioning of President Andrew Jackson and his involvement (such as it was) in the event commonly referred to as the Trail of Tears is a very complex subject involving Constitutional competing between States (primarily Georgia) and the federal government with much input from the Supreme Court of the United States. It involves treaties and competing interests within the Indian community.



Your comments relative to Africa, “ . . . slavery they did africa wrong. they should apologize for wat they did and pay money for the damage for wat they did to africa

and the african pple who suffer in america. . . “ seems to try and make points not representing actual facts.



For example, the government of the United States did nothing to Africa. For this I suggest that you ‘research’ the existence of slavery within Africa and focus on its origins. It existed long before any Europeans (or their descendants) reach Africa. When Europeans did reach Africa (among other things) they were offer the slaves (primarily by Islamic tribesmen who captured them) for sale.



You seem to further suggest that the descendants of slaves are due reparations for the slavery that ended some 153 years ago. I suggest that the deaths of some 660,000 whites bringing about an end to slavery of African descendants is already a pretty large reparation. Even so, the case for reparations might have merit for those who actually lived as a slave. Today none of those people are alive. Of their descendants who, as you put it, “ . . . the african pple who suffer in America . . . “ I suggest that you offer an option to them, a return to Africa with a cash settlement. I believe that you would find that nearly all would opt to remain within the United States without a cash settlement because, even with the challenges associated with ethnic origin, they are far better off and have greater opportunities here than in Africa.



Lastly I suggest that if you are going to do research, you might do some with a little more depth. If you need a list of books to read please feel free to contact me and I’ll offer a list on whatever subject in which you have interest.
jose o
2008-12-11 17:11:02 UTC
Governments that have been involved in unethical events in history hide such history to sustain or elevate the level of patriotism necessary for a government's country to function as one entity.



Failure to do this despite unlawful involvement in history can pull the country into massive social divisions. This can prompt repeated civil wars that will contribute to the deterioration of the government as a whole and can result in multiple smaller governments reclaiming territory and land for the need in power and resources.



The ultimate results are unpredictable but the casualties will certainly be significant.
anonymous
2008-12-11 14:24:17 UTC
Look buddy, as much as you research online, 27% of it is not true, hate to say it.



But the percent that is, you do learn at a higher grade level. Would you really like to find out about how the United States and Mexico fought over Texas while in 3rd grade, or would you like to hear about the Oregon Trail. Trust me, young children can't be told some of the more brutal things in history until they are older. I'm a freshman in highschool, and already I have learned more things in my history class then I did the other years combined.



The government isn't hiding anything. Give it a few years, buddy.
samatha
2016-06-02 14:08:04 UTC
Not really sure what your question is but I would like to share my views on this touchy subject Personally I think it's a shame if the Caucasian race want to celebrate their own race we are called racist but it's not considered racist for any other race when they do it ( not sure if this makes sense to you ). I should be able to be proud of my heritage without being labeled racist. Racism goes both ways and is more than just about skin color. I will be called a racist for my comments.
karycharlebois
2008-12-11 14:23:35 UTC
What has the government done to hide this history? It is clearly documented that we were cruel beyond belief to the Native Populations. But I can hardly believe that the American government is hiding their wrong doings. It's just like any other nation they don't just air out their dirty laundry for all to see.
samanther
2008-12-11 14:27:56 UTC
sad huh? there is alot that people don't know. But i wonder if its not better that way? I agree that the government should have never done it, but as americans we are just as guilty of it. i mean, the people and those in government cant change what happened. it was our for fathers.. Perhaps its best to forgive and forget. Along with our generation working to protect this from happening again.
Snake
2008-12-11 15:00:13 UTC
(Link #1) History, it is said, is written by the winners and there is much to justify that in our lifetimes.



(Link #2) Propaganda n.

The systematic propagation of a doctrine or cause or of information reflecting the views and interests of those people advocating such a doctrine or cause. 2. Material disseminated by the advocates of a doctrine or cause: the selected truths, exaggerations, and lies of wartime propaganda.



(Link #3) Should U.S. public school textbooks reveal the full brutality of the westward ''advance'' through North America which swept aside hundreds of American Indian nations? Should New York State now insist that its school curriculum include the atrocities committed against the Iroquois?
mapletartan71
2008-12-11 14:19:29 UTC
Um, why do you think this is hidden? Are the schools really that bad today that you are blaming your poor education on some kind of conspiracy?



"Intimidated other country into attacking?" WTF do you mean?



Listen kid, you need to read some real history books and not just web sites by basement trolls who have a hard time using words of more than one syllable.
iansand
2008-12-11 14:21:47 UTC
All governments lie and cheat.



That is it. That is all you need to know.
Syed Sheikh Alhadi
2008-12-11 14:23:53 UTC
agree with the guy above.. do u know that santa is not real? Omigod!!!


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