Originally Posted by
Machka
America just wasn't important enough to be included on the curriculum. Lots about Canada, of course, and lots about Europe and other countries.
Machka, I don't wish to pile on you, but seriously, how can you have any sort of meaningful study of Canada's history without also discussing US history. The history of these two countries is so intermingled that you cannot talk about one without talking about the other. If the Canadian school system ignores US history, while including other countries that is just ignorant. I have always believed Canadians to be well-educated people and, in fact, I find that most Canadians know more about the US than we know about them.
YOur statement is just shocking--how short-sighted.