>I think this has more to do with the general lack of curiosity about the world beyond the US borders that prevails in most of American society. Just learning

>I think this has more to do with the general lack of curiosity about the world beyond the US borders that prevails in most of American society. Just learning about all the countries the British messed up would take at least another 5 or 6 years on top of whatever schooling is already done. If you wanted to add everything America has done, well, people wouldn't be graduating high school until they are in their 30s. We did learn about the Anglo-Zulu War and the East India Company, but a decision has to be made on what list of British atrocities to include in a history curriculum.