American History Chapter 3 Summary

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Poole writes this piece in order to expose the truths of American history. He wants his readers to know the good, the bad, and the ugly and wants them to have their history not just be a part of their past but rather, a piece of them they will carry with forever. He also aims to show that the monsters of are past are not just a figment of our imagination; they are a connection to history. Chapter one focuses on both the repulsion and obsession that Americans experience when confronted by monsters or the unknown. Poole reveals that monsters have been around since the beginning of time and are a result of the fears and anxieties found within society. Chapter two emphasizes that the fears of exploring new worlds along with mysterious stories of

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