Maybe I'm alone in this but I was never taught about the USA Revolutionary War at school. To the English, it is just another colony revolting. To Americans it is the birth of their nation. Is has definitely been interesting 'teaching' New York State in the Revolutionary War to my 4th graders. We have enjoyed learning about it together. They often feel they are being disloyal in showing support for the Patriots! When we heard there was to be a Revolutionary War re-enactment in our small town there was only one thing to do. Attend. In a Union Jack t-shirt! Yet they were (as all Americans are) so kind and welcoming to us. I was glad I had left my red coat at home.
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