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[–] Letstakealook@lemm.ee -3 points 3 months ago (3 children)

I assure you it's not taught as basic history here. Certain events from the period are discussed, but not with that phrasing.

[–] Kuori@hexbear.net 3 points 3 months ago

just because you're an incurious dipshit doesn't mean every person who lives here is. some people choose to learn more than the compulsory schooling they received.

[–] DragonTypeWyvern@midwest.social 1 points 3 months ago

It is in the good/mediocre schools.

Source: my school taught about the Opium Wars and one of the most famous descriptions in history