[yarddog]

I had a jackass history teacher in 10th grade. The question was “where did the battle between the Monitor and Merrimac, (Virginia) take place”? The answer he wanted was “near Norfolk” because that is what the textbook said.

I had written “at Hampton Roads” and he marked it incorrect. I went to the library and got another book which gave the same answer as I gave. He refused to give me credit then after a few minutes just made up an excuse to give me a harsh paddling.

I was such an obedient student that I let him get away with it. Today I would have gone to the principal or if necessary the superintendent.

[jmacusa]

An arrogant and egotistical teacher. Actually the CSA gave the ‘’Merrimac’’ a captured and re-fitted Union ship the name ‘’The Virgina’’. And it would have been more correct to say the''engagement'' as most naval battles(not all) are called was ''off'' Hampton Roads, the point of land near where it was fought, ''on The James River''.