10.9

1. 1. Listen to Track 80.

      Now answer the questions.

   1. What is the primary purpose of this lecture?

      1. To introduce a new perspective on United States history and an author who exemplifies that perspective
      2. To compare the study of United States history to the study of literature
      3. To explain the opinions of an author they have read about in a different class
      4. To detail the political turmoil of many periods of United States history

   2. Why does the professor mention the “establishment view” used in most schools?

      1. To refer to Howard Zinn’s book
      2. To refer to the standard historical accounts often found in high school textbooks
      3. To correct a known error found in many historical accounts
      4. To offer legitimacy to stories that are considered dubious by many

   3. According to the professor, what is an advantage of the “minority view” of United States history?

      1. It is generally well-known.
      2. It disproves many themes found in the “establishment view” of United States history.
      3. It accounts for the perspectives of people that may have been oppressed.
      4. It was written primarily by the social elite.

   4. What aspect of history does the professor imply could be discussed in the course?

      1. Efforts by civic leaders to overcome male politicians’ opposition to a woman’s right to vote
      2. Key battles won by United States soldiers during World War II
      3. Biographical information about contributors to the writing of the United States Constitution
      4. Immigrants from foreign countries who became successful businesspeople in the United States

   5. Classify each topic below according to the professor’s descriptions. Indicate whether each topic below would likely relate more to 1. Establishment View or 2. Minority View.

      1. Descriptions of the education of each United States President ____
      2. Job discrimination experienced by recent immigrants from a variety of nations ____
      3. Debates among wealthy delegates as the United States Bill of Rights was written ____
      4. Personal struggles of African-American leaders during the 1960s Civil Rights Movement ____

2. 1. Listen to Track 81.

      Now answer the question.

   6. What is the professor’s attitude?

      1. She believes high school history textbooks provide an accurate, fair representation of historical events.
      2. She doubts that most students in the course have been taught history before.
      3. She is uncertain whether some students have enrolled in the correct course.
      4. She hopes that students are willing to question things they think they know about history.