The discussion addresses the following outcomes:
Define the concept of multiculturalism and consider the differing perspectives on multiculturalism in American society today (CO#2, CO#5).
Examine America's past as a multicultural immigrant nation beginning with the earliest days of European contact with Native Americans (CO#1, CO#3)
The idea of a multicultural American history that teaches about the experiences of the many groups that lived in America also raises fears of the "Disuniting of America," especially as quite a number of these groups were hurt in the process of the creation of the American nation, notably American Indians.
In a post of at least 250 words consider the following:
Does altering the master narrative about the past really affect society today? If so, how?
Are fears of disunity resulting from the inclusion of "different mirrors" in the national historical narrative justified? Why or why not?
Support your answer with specific evidence from the readings.