My 8th Grade History Book

I remember my 8th grade history book very, very well. In fact, i can remember it almost word for word because i took a copy from Westlane and never returned it. The discussions we've had about history enticed me one day to flip through it and, i noticed two things. First, the book elevated the U.S. to godly status. It explained how the U.S. was essentially the best at everything we've tried and how we're the sole reason why the world hasn't destroyed itself. Second, it had sooo little depth! Each chapter just gave facts, there was no explanation or anything. The book was like Dr. Seuss to Palmer, i was sad i actually read out of it many years ago. I understand that during early education you need to instill in the young learner's minds that their country is not necessarily superior to all others, and and also thats its not the "Republic of the Union of Myanmar" I mean, if the world hates the U.S. right now, and theres people who will be the first to admit this country sucks (l. cripe), then who will want to improve the situation? However, i dont think we should keep this divine status mindset for the child until the 8th grade!!!! By then i think the child is old enough to understand deeper concepts and should know the truth about U.S. history. So in conclusion, i dont necessarily think that all history textbooks suck (palmer is so interesting isnt he!) at least....my 8th grade history book sucks.