Discussion Question #1: Of the events (anti-communism crusade, the brainwashing of POWs, etc.), do you believe any of these events were directly related to social studies’ failure? Why?
Discussion Question #2: After analyzing the general themes and outcomes of the new social studies curriculum, do you believe such a curriculum ‘revolution’ would create a ‘better’ student who was less likely to fall under the ‘spell’ of communism?