Note 274 — Chapter IV · The Effect of the World War on Laws for Teaching History

Few states during this period have enacted new laws requiring the examination of teachers in the social studies. Nevada, by a law of 1921, has required United States history, civics and current events for elementary school certificates. Laws of Nevada, 1921, ch. 208, sec. 25, p. 302. In 1923, Tennessee prescribed that all persons applying for a certificate to become teachers or superintendents in the public schools must pass a satisfactory examination upon the provisions and the principles of the Constitution of the United States. Laws of Tennessee, 1923, ch. 17, sec. 2. Washington, likewise, by an enactment of 1923, has prescribed United States history for a standard elementary certificate. Laws of Washington, 1923, p. 579. Florida, in 1923, enacted legislation requiring United States history, including the Constitution of the United States for primary and third grade certificates, civics for second grade, and general history, in addition to the other social studies for a first grade license. Compilation of School Laws of Florida, 1923, Supplement, pp. 4-5. Maryland, in 1922, required United States and Maryland history and community civics for elementary school certificates. Maryland Public School Laws, 1922, p. 40. See pages 52-56. Iowa, in 1924, made mandatory a knowledge of “the fundamental principles of a republican form of government and the Constitution of the United States and of the State of Iowa.” Code of Iowa, 1924, ch. 193, sec. 3862. Kansas, in 1925, prescribed United States history and civil government for certification. See Senate Bill No. 13, 1925.