Looking for common ground that not only conforms to different people's identities and needs, but also conforms to the history and system of this country, that is, the pursuit of freedom and the affirmation of rights. This makes patriotism education in the United States actually very simple. Patriotism is not abstract, not top-down, not just dedication, but personal freedom and rights.

Patriotism closely links the individual and the country, which can be seen and touched. In American history textbooks, there are generally no words praising how great our country is and making various contributions to mankind, but "freedom" is very common. This kind of history education is related to the specific national experience and unique historical conditions in the United States.

Let students face the possibilities of historical evolution and the limitations of human rationality in the face of this possibility. He never condemned slavery in public, and even gave people the impression that he opposed slavery. Instead, he gradually relaxed his control over slaves in his private life and finally gave up slavery.

American history education emphasizes the process of exploring and understanding history, and what is achieved through this process is often not a conclusion, but an attitude towards historical understanding. This attitude emphasizes the complexity and diversity of the historical process and acknowledges the subjectivity in historical understanding and interpretation, thus questioning and criticizing any authoritarianism and pragmatism. It didn't brag about knowing the truth, and it didn't end up judging a historical event. On the contrary, it encourages students to explore various explanations of historical events and keep an open horizon to deepen their understanding of human nature. Guide students to think in an open and pluralistic direction, rather than a single established conclusion.