For
It helps students understand their identity and roots.
Against
Global history builds wider knowledge and empathy.
Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.
“Local history is a great reference tool in the larger scope of US history.”
“In Texas, it is world cultures in 6th grade, Texas history in 7th”
“Remember that it's a world history class, not a European history class”
“world history curriculum for sophomores will now start at at the medieval world.”