American Exceptionalism, American Freedom

This informational text resource is intended to support reading in the Social Studies content area. It is most appropriate for 11th-12th grade students enrolled in a U.S. History class.

This article explores the origins - both in language and ideology - of the complicated concept "American Exceptionalism." The author explains the positive and negative implications of the idea and the impact American Exceptionalism has on our culture and politics today.

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Subject(s): English Language Arts, Social Studies

Grade Level(s): 11, 12

Intended Audience: Educators

Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes

Keywords: text complexity, American exceptionalism, informational text, freedom

Instructional Component Type(s): Text Resource

Resource Collection: Social Studies Reading Resources

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