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1-4 Short Response: Historical Bias

1-4 Short Response

Q Instructions After reviewing Zinn's and Schweikart's personal assumptions, beliefs, and values as well as excerpts from their historical writing, respond to the following questions: What do you believe to be the major distinctions in their personal assumptions, beliefs, and values? What do you believe to be the major distinctions in their interpretations of history? Do you notice any biases? If so, what are they? To complete this assignment, review the Historical Bias Short Response Guidelines and Rubric PDF document.

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After reviewing Zinn’s and Schweikart’s writings, they are on opposite sides of the historical and political spectrum. Zinn is a hardcore if not radical leftist who is more than likely anti-establishment. He probably cares far more about social economics than just economics.