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History of "Yankee Doodle" Song

Introduction

History of "Yankee Doodle" Song

Conclusion

Origins

Purpose

Terms Used in This Song

Importance

Bibliography

Bibliography Part 2

By: Caleb Christy

Do you know about the purpose of "Yankee Doodle" or its history? This song has interesting history that started with the British.

4. neatorama.com/2010/07/04/yankee-doodle-fun-facts/

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In conclusion, "Yankee Doodle" had an interesting history with the British using this to mock Americans. Then, the Americans later used "Yankee Doodle" as a symbol of pride and promise.

The British used the "Yankee Doodle" song to mock American soldiers during the American Revolution. But later, the people in the states used "Yankee Doodle" as a symbol of pride and promise.

The British used "Yankee Doodle" to mock the Americans. Later, the Americans used "Yankee Doodle" to mock the British. "This is the origin of 'Yankee Doodle Dandy' and how it became important to America."

(history-world.org)

1. contemplator.com/america/ydoodle.html

2. folkmusic.about.com/od/folksongs/qt/YankeeDoodle.htm

3. history-world.org/an_american_song.htm

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Backround Photo: smithsonianmag.com

"Tradition has it that Yankee Doodle had its origins in the French and Indian War (1754-1763) when New England troops joined Braddock's forces at Niagara." (contemplator.com)

A British army doctor, Dr. Richard Schuckberg, was credited for writing the first version.

Some terms used in this song were for mocking Americans when this song was first used. "Yankee" had meant a negative term mocking Americans, and "doodle" meant "fool" or "simpleton." "Macaroni" refers to a man dressed riduculously. The British teased Americans about thinking that a feather was like macaroni.

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