The Boston Tea Party. Bombs bursting in air. The midnight ride of Paul Revere. There are a lot of historical moments for our country tied up in Independence Day, but sadly, for a large number of people, there’s quite a bit of ignorance, too.
Via Think Progress, a new poll out states that over a quarter of those questioned couldn’t name what country the United States Declared Independence from during the American Revolution. Only 74 percent of those asked could actually name Great Britain as the country we fought, with 20 percent saying they were unsure, and 6 percent actually naming a different country. The number of those who couldn’t give the correct answer went up to 32 percent in the south.
Maybe we need year-round school — or at least some year round history classes.
(today's entry compliments of care2 causes)
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