Social Reforms of America: Early to Mid 19th Century
National Identity
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The unification of school system all over America allows schools to drill the idea of national identity into students. The national identity can be broken down into three aspects:
1) Ethnic- "I'm an American. My classmates and I share an unique cultural background."
2) Social- "I live in America. This is my home country, my territory."
3) Official- "I'm a republican/democrat. I am loyal to my country and the government."
In 1892, a socialist named Francis Bellamy created the Pledge of Allegiance. Now, every class day over 60 million teachers and students in the US recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
"I pledge allegiance to my flag and to the Republic for which it stands -- one nation indivisible -- with liberty and justice for all."
1) Ethnic- "I'm an American. My classmates and I share an unique cultural background."
2) Social- "I live in America. This is my home country, my territory."
3) Official- "I'm a republican/democrat. I am loyal to my country and the government."
In 1892, a socialist named Francis Bellamy created the Pledge of Allegiance. Now, every class day over 60 million teachers and students in the US recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
"I pledge allegiance to my flag and to the Republic for which it stands -- one nation indivisible -- with liberty and justice for all."
