1. The power of language and how we title people, places, and events
A word about words…
The power of language and how we title people, places, and events

2. Meaning… intended or not
Words we use, often unintentionally, carry complex meanings and back stories that can be offensive
Our use of language also can be a form of power and control
Use of the word “boy”

3. History… Herstory George Washington v Martha Washington
The founding father’s role is certainly known and celebrated, but there is an equally important story from the founding mothers. While the men were off fighting the revolution and going off to Congress, the women defended the home, ran their husband’s businesses, took part in local government, and provided the wealth for their husbands (in the case of Martha Washington)

4. Age of Exploration Perhaps Age of Exploitation is better
Age of Discovery?
What’s the problem with this term?

5. New world … Old world

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New world … Old world

7. Whose history is this?
American History OR
United States History?

8. Indian Native American First Nations Which is it?????

9. It is not… Squaw Redskins Merciless Indian Savages

10. Negro Black African American

11. Hispanic Latino/Latina Mexican Latin American

12. Oriental Asian Chinese Japanese

13. Symbols we associate with US History culture that might be dangerous

15. Southerners

18. Stepin Fetchit