Sounds like the curriculum was a big improvement. Has it helped ?
The US text books were once not allowed to say Civil War, it was called The War of Northern Aggression or more liberal "The war between the states.

Today there is a great change in curriculum except for states like Texas and Tennessee.


"It did encourage the children to think for themselves and use 'evidence'..."
Senofou

Evidence has lost its meaning, respect and importance in the US and has been replaced by feelings.

Trump has captured the hearts of Americans despite all his indecencies and inabilities. Neurologically, feelings "trump" the mind.

Unfortunately Clinton does not capture both hearts and minds.

Media says Donald has only a 10% chance of victory.
That's too much for me.