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I mean, I would think "A major country on the global stage was literally founded as one of our colonies" might be a bit relevant.
In Spain we study the American Revolution, as the first of the liberal democratic revolutions, in as much detail as our own civil war. Or we did 20+ years ago. So I guess the Brits do too and the other commenter is just teasing or something.
We really don't. Our history curriculum is much more concerned with ancient history. As far as I can remember, we spent a little time on the colonisation of the Americas then didn't mention them again until the world wars.
Nah, we spend as much time on the American revolution as on our own civil war. Which is basically nothing.
I think I heard about cavilers and Roundheads in primary school, and that's it. No reason for the civil war, no discussion about what Cromwell did in Ireland.
The empire covered something like 20% of the entire worlds landmass. If they spent time in school for every part of it which went on to become something noteworthy, they'd run out of time for any other history at all.
The foundation of the US really isn't as important to the rest of the world as the US thinks it is
Most major countries on the world stage were British colonies at one point.
Half the world had a revolution from the British. And for world history, the US is globally relevant mostly since WWII.
Nope. Same reasons why Americans don't learn the exact history of countries in Africa.
you're thinking after the invention and spread of radio, bolstered by the Marshall plan and Rock'n'roll