Originally Posted by Sarah_MaxCash

You know that I agree about the death penalty but apart from that why should the average American have excessive knowledge of British history beyond that which directly effects American history? Don't get me wrong, I had to learn more British history in high school than most British kids do these days but I guarantee you most British people have very little knowledge of American history ..particularly smaller details. So, I don't get why those Americans that asked you those questions were too out of line. It isn't the same as thinking Paris is in the UK or something.