Carry on, Mr. Bowditch | Social Sensitivity
Today's social and business conventions differ greatly from those of the post-American Revolutionary era, and teachers and parents may wish to put some of the attitudes depicted in Carry On, Mr. Bowditch, in historical context. Early American society operated on a system of apprentice and master; young people often sacrificed their freedom by entering into several years of unpaid service to masters who agreed to teach them a trade. While this system often resulted in what would be considered grave injustices today, it was one of the few ways a young person could gain experience in...
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