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Absolutely agree with your last sentence. It is the politicization of history that frightens many people and it frightens them because a study of history requires so much reading and viewing, and studying. I've come to the conclusion that a study of history in general is a lifelong endeavor. It's very difficult to absorb an historical event or period in the classroom alone.
I realized this about ten years ago when I learned that the D-day invasion was not executed according to Ike's plan, even though it was ultimately successful. In high school though the invasion, for me, was touched upon in such a way that I was left with the impression that it was a success because it went according to plan. It's those fine distinctions that I think tend to get lost at the high school level.