Having studied around the world, it was most amazing to view American textbooks alongside of those of other countries. The biggest problem that I saw was historical facts that were left out - ie the US losing the war of 1812 to Canada. This is mentioned in many texts from other sources, but I never saw it in a US textbook.

Also, the students of other countries study world history. The students I met while in the US told me they did little world history, but were working primarily US history.

I may have met atypical students, but for years my US relatives did not have the exposure to facts, media, open exchanges available in Europe.....

No offense intended...simply ramblings.