What would be the reaction of parents if school administrations decided that the Civil War would not be taught because it was fought over slavery, among several other reasons? Would they also stand by and allow the Mexican War to be ignored because slavery would be allowed in the new territories? If these objections were heeded, then our schools would also be forced to eliminate American history courses completely. When studying our nation?s history, one would see that is speckled with controversial events and unpopular ideas. What if our founding fathers had decided that because many opposed breaking away from England, they would no longer consider the idea because it ?offended some?? If our entire nation?s desire had been to please a minority all throughout history, it would be nonexistent. Huck Finn should be taught in the classrooms because it is a vital part of American literature.…
