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Where did the author first realize that the Fourth of July was a fraud?
Where did the author first realize that the Fourth of July was a fraud?
- In a small Canadian town
- In a history textbook shipped from England
- In Mr. Speck's seventh-grade history class (correct)
- In the United States
What did the author learn about the American colonists who declared independence from England?
What did the author learn about the American colonists who declared independence from England?
- They were whiners, welshers, and tax cheats (correct)
- They were patriotic
- They were idealistic freedom fighters
- They were oppressed by England
What does the author do on the Fourth of July?
What does the author do on the Fourth of July?
- Thank their Creator for not being American (correct)
- Reflect on the use and abuse of history
- Ignore the holiday
- Celebrate with fireworks and hot dogs
Where were the history textbooks used by the author's class shipped from?
Where were the history textbooks used by the author's class shipped from?
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How does the author feel about being born Canadian instead of American?
How does the author feel about being born Canadian instead of American?
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Study Notes
The Author's Realization
- The author first realized that the Fourth of July was a fraud when they were in elementary school.
American Colonists
- The author learned that the American colonists who declared independence from England were not ordinary people fighting for freedom, but rather wealthy elites who wanted to protect their interests.
Author's Fourth of July Celebration
- On the Fourth of July, the author does not celebrate, as they believe it is a myth.
History Textbooks
- The author's class used history textbooks that were shipped from New York.
Author's Nationality
- The author was born Canadian and does not feel any sense of loss or disappointment about not being American.
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Test your knowledge about the Fourth of July and its historical significance with this quiz! Answer 8 multiple choice questions and discover if you know the true story behind this patriotic holiday.
