84% of voters believe public schools should teach truth about slavery
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A Scott Rasmussen national survey exposes the many opinions about whether racism should be taught in US schools, among other items.
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Slavery in the US, 400 years ago.
A Scott Rasmussen national survey reveals that 84% of voters believe that public schools should teach the truth about slavery and that 81% believe that public schools should teach that the US was founded on the ideas of "freedom, equality, and self-governance."
When it comes to whether people believe that America was founded on racism, slavery, and white supremacy, 42% believe that schools should teach this reality - however, 44% disagree.
Around 72% of voters believe that both should be taught.
Around 40% of the voters have a conviction that students should be taught that the US was built on noble ideals, and not racism. In contrast, 30% believe that students should be taught that it was built on racism. In the gray zone, 11% said that noble ideals should be taught but are not too sure about racism.
Finally, 64% believe that schools should teach that the US is a force for good in the world - 15% disagree, whereas 21% aren't sure about that.
79% of supporters of Trump's policies believe that students should be taught that the US is a force for good in the world, as do 73% of Democrats and 70% of traditional republics.
Supporters of Sanders-like policies believe that 42% of students should learn that the US is a force for good, while 30% of Sanders' supporters say that this rhetoric should not be taught, while 28% aren't sure.
If there were a decision to be made between 4 presidential candidates with equal skills and temperament, 31% prefer a Republican that supports Trump-like policies. On the other hand, 20% would prefer a Democrat who supported Sanders-like policies, 19% would prefer a more traditional Democrat, and 17% a more traditional Republican.
