American History

[Smokeshot]

Hello,

I've been reading the constitution and the federalist papers to my daughter (she's only 2 but I believe that getting these into her subconscious will create a strong foundation). I want to educate myself about the American history on a deeper level and understand things such as:
- Complete American history
- Government departments and their effect
- Economy
- Court rulings (especially 2nd amendment related)
- Christian morals and their influence on culture
.... and so on.
You get the gist.

I want my kid and anymore kids we have in the future to be God fearing America loving conservatives. I struggle with my faith but I know that I'm on the right track. Please recommend some books and resources that would help me educate myself and be a solid guide for my children.

Thank you,
SS

 

[John?]

Abeka homeschool program is very good. The history series covers global history through the centuries; alternating years cover different regions of history and geography as an integrated whole. It’s done with a Christian perspective and Biblically Correct.

Avoid anything by Howard Zinn or anyone affiliated with him. It’s straight socialist propaganda.

History is as much about context as it is about events. Nothing arises spontaneously; rather it flows from a set of priors. Biography is a good place to start. Also the Library of America series of historical papers by the founders. Thriftbbooks is your friend for used books.

Learning Christian morality is best done through frequent Bible study. Apologetics like those of CS Lewis can be helpful; Chronicles of Narnia is a good vehicle for teaching children.

Don’t forget the anti-Federalist papers too. There were two sides to that debate. Both are worth understanding.

I am not an attorney so major court precedent is better left to others.

 

[chevy_man]

How about history from a grunt, rather than the cleaned up officer versions?

 

[The D]

The Tuttle Twins series of books are great

And, read her the Anti-Federalist papers

 

[Thumper580]

Read The Federalist Papers. Excellent explanation of the thought process that went into their decisions....

 

[Darayavaus]

I'd start with the basics. Ussher's Annals of the World covers the time period from the creation until AD70. It's a little wordy and obtuse, but your 2 year old should be GTG with a little added elaboration. (for best effect, use the original Latin translation)

Dante's Inferno and Le Morte d'Artur are also good bedtime stories.

 

[502Chevelle]

Rush Limbaugh used to have a line of history books that were for children. I haven’t seen them personally, but what I heard about them on the radio sounded good. The EIB network may still carry his merchandise. I may have to investigate this myself for future grand kids.

 

[Smokeshot]

Rush Limbaugh used to have a line of history books that were for children. I haven’t seen them personally, but what I heard about them on the radio sounded good. The EIB network may still carry his merchandise. I may have to investigate this myself for future grand kids.

https://a.co/d/5xu0Z8e

Found some on Amazon.

 

[sirhrmechanic]

Johnny Tremain!!!!

 

[Makinchips208]

Louis L’Amour

 

[LuckyDuck]

Research materials on the trail of tears & Japanese internment camps.

 

[atomic41]

Prager U is excellent for adults so I would assume their kids learning is also. They have been successfully getting their curriculum into public schools lately.

Prager U kids

Recent public school success

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[Gemsbok]

https://www.snipershide.com/shooting/threads/need-some-recommendations-films-for-young-boys-1st-3rd-grade

 

[chevy_man]

Louis L’Amour

I think I read every book he ever wrote. Started in 2nd grade and I was out of books by the 8th grade.

As an adult I bought a bunch of the compilation books to fill my bookcase.

 

[The D]

https://www.ronpaulcurriculum.com/public/main.cfm

 

[Makinchips208]

King James Bible

 

[Makinchips208]

Research materials on the trail of tears & Japanese internment camps.

I read “Imprisoned in Paradise”. Good book, although sad. The imprisoned Japanese Americans built part of highway 12 in Idaho. You can visit some of the places where their camps were located. Sadly there is no trace left or marker for of any of it. Seems like there should be.

 

[Ronws]

There is a series of "The Politically Incorrect Guide to..."

One I have liked so far is "The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Vietnam War."

Also, there is some good history, though not necessarily foundational but understanding of history in the "Black Rednecks and White Liberals" by Thomas Sowell.

Also, instead of reading Adam Smith's "Wealth of Nations," read Thomas Sowell's book on basic economics. And he is an SME on that, being a fellow at Harvard.

 

[Californio]

The American Revolution was a continuation of all the shit the Norman English pulled since 1066. The Clans elected their leader by voting, the Normans and their feudal system appointed their leader by Divine Right of Kings and other inbred bullshit. The Lowlands and Highlands clearances, put 100's of thousands of Clansmen in the colonies., also those banished and claimed criminals were sent to the colonies, then religious persons, Separatists, Quakers, Presbyterian Covenanters and other outlawed beliefs, Scot-Irish enticed to Ireland and then in their success, economically marginalized, additional europeans from other Monarchy's of Europe suffering the same shit. New York stolen from the Dutch, all the slick willy games being played. Start from the beginning and go forward towards the Revolution, the Constitution becomes very clear.

 

[37L1]

American history can only be truly understood by what happened in the times they occurred (I know, uh!). What I mean by that is each presidency had its issues either created by them, their predecessor(s), other countries, etc. You could take each one and study the events and actions from 1-47 and maybe a pattern of who we have become from what we were might emerge. (Maybe not) If nothing else it is an interesting journey!

I had to read this in my Freshman US History class and write a term paper. It is an interesting read and look at the man and the times.