| ABSTRACT | 第1-9页 |
| 摘要 | 第9-10页 |
| Acknowledgements | 第10-13页 |
| Chapter 1 Introduction | 第13-20页 |
| ·Research Backgrounds | 第13-15页 |
| ·Significance of the Study | 第15-17页 |
| ·Definition of Research Subject | 第17-18页 |
| ·Organization of the Study | 第18-20页 |
| Chapter 2 Literature Review | 第20-27页 |
| ·Studies on American Education Acts Abroad | 第20-23页 |
| ·Studies on American Basic Education Abroad | 第23-25页 |
| ·Studies on American Education Acts at Home | 第25页 |
| ·Studies on American Basic Education at Home | 第25-27页 |
| Chapter 3 National Defense Education Act of 1958 | 第27-39页 |
| ·General Introduction | 第27-29页 |
| ·Contents of the Act | 第29-32页 |
| ·Influence of National Defense Education Act of 1958 | 第32-39页 |
| ·An adjustment of School Functions and Educational Objectives | 第32-33页 |
| ·Reform of Courses and Textbooks | 第33-36页 |
| ·Improvement of Teaching Methods | 第36-37页 |
| ·Promotion of Education for Gifted Children | 第37-39页 |
| Chapter 4 Elementary and Secondary Education Act | 第39-50页 |
| ·General Introduction | 第39-40页 |
| ·Contents of the Act | 第40-43页 |
| ·Influence of Elementary and Secondary Education Act | 第43-50页 |
| ·Legalizing Federal Intervention in American Basic Education | 第43-45页 |
| ·Promoting Equality of Educational Opportunity | 第45-47页 |
| ·Ensuring Educational Quality for the Disadvantaged Children | 第47-50页 |
| Chapter 5 American 2000: An Education Strategy and Goals 2000:EducateAmerica Act | 第50-66页 |
| ·General Introduction | 第50-51页 |
| ·Contents of the Acts | 第51-58页 |
| ·Contents of America 2000:An Education Strategy | 第51-54页 |
| ·Contents of Goals 2000:Educate America Act | 第54-58页 |
| ·Influence of American 2000 and Goals 2000--Pursuing Excellence | 第58-66页 |
| ·Establishing New National Education Standards | 第58-60页 |
| ·School Choice System | 第60-66页 |
| Chapter 6 Conclusion | 第66-72页 |
| ·Main Ideas of the Thesis | 第66-71页 |
| ·Limitations and Suggestions | 第71-72页 |
| References | 第72-74页 |
