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[quote=Anonymous]I would imagine they have some sort of UK-equivalent of “national history” and then also world history? That would make the most sense… I wonder because yesterday we were down by the White House looking at the East Wing demolition, and met a couple from the UK. They were in their 50’s and seemed to be well spoken and intelligent in that way that Brits seem to project. But both were shocked to learn that the British Army had ransacked and burned down the White House during the War of 1812. They had NO idea Britain had done this. It seemed pretty surprising to us that this isn’t common knowledge in the UK. I realize it might not be as significant in a country with 2,000 years of history compared to our 400 years as a colony and then independent nation, but still - WTH? How are they not taught this in secondary school history classes? What ARE they learning instead? [/quote]
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