The teaching of History and the problem of its contents' continuity are discussed. The theme was problematized at two important landmarks in Brazilian history. Whereas the aims of the discipline Moral and Civic Education show the dictatorial period, the post-dictatorial one is characterized by the (re)birth of democracy. Further, the political and pedagogical project of the state of Paraná and its expectations in the teaching of History are provided. Since our research is based on comparative analysis, results show that the idea that a chasm exists between the form and contents of the teaching of History is misleading. They rather indicate that it is the job of teachers committed to their country to transform it. The Jornal de Educação, the law that established the discipline Moral and Civic Education, the Pedagogical Project and the Basic School Curriculum of the state of Paraná have been used as first sources.
History; The teaching of History; Moral and Civic Education