02-04-2016, 09:52 AM
What I have found interesting is that history throughout the decades is taught differently depending on the region. For instance, where I am originally from, my parents received a lot of information on the Seven Years/French and Indian War, some Revolutionary War history, and a bit more of the Civil War. The reason being is that the Seven Years War was a more local influence.
Here where we are, so much time is spent on the Civil War it is amazing. So many battles were fought here, Stonewall Jackson spent a good deal of time here, Sheridan's Raid, the VMI cadets marching down the Valley to battle, etc. Other 18th and 19th century wars are discusses, but not nearly as in depth as the Civil War. My wife, on the other hand, had much more about the Revolution because of where she is from.
Just something that I have found very interesting over time.
Here where we are, so much time is spent on the Civil War it is amazing. So many battles were fought here, Stonewall Jackson spent a good deal of time here, Sheridan's Raid, the VMI cadets marching down the Valley to battle, etc. Other 18th and 19th century wars are discusses, but not nearly as in depth as the Civil War. My wife, on the other hand, had much more about the Revolution because of where she is from.
Just something that I have found very interesting over time.
