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it was the british actually mocking the patriots with a song because it you listen to the lyrics it quotes: "Macaroni" (Something Fancy) the patriots later used this in battle during the Rev. War (:

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What is the 19th word in the song Yankee doodle?

macaroni


What produced the song Yankee doodle?

The American Revolution


Is Yankee Doodle a name?

"The Yankee Doodle Boy", also well known as "(I'm a) Yankee Doodle Dandy" is a patriotic song from the Broadway musical Little Johnny Jones written by George M. Cohan. The play opened at the Liberty Theater on November 7, 1904.The play concerns the trials and tribulations of a fictional American jockey, Johnny Jones (based on the real life jockey Tod Sloan), who rides a horse named Yankee Doodle in the English Derby. Cohan incorporates snippets of several popular traditional American songs into his lyrics of this song, as he often did with his songs.The song was performed by James Cagney in the 1942 film Yankee Doodle Dandy, in which he played Cohan.An early hit version of the song was recorded by Cohan's contemporary and fellow Irish-American Billy Murray, who sang it as indicated in the lyrics.On July 4, 2009, Bob Dylan opened a concert at Coveleski Stadium (South Bend, IN) with his own version of this song. -SO YES IT IS -HOPED I HELPED-


What colony used Yankee Doodle at its Fourth of July celebration?

The colony that famously used "Yankee Doodle" at its Fourth of July celebration was New York. The song, which had earlier been associated with British troops, became a patriotic anthem for American colonists and was embraced during celebrations of independence. The song's catchy tune and lyrics resonated with the spirit of rebellion and national pride.


Did Yankee doodle the song become popular during war?

Yes, "Yankee Doodle" became popular during the American Revolutionary War. Originally a nursery rhyme in the 18th century, it was adopted by American soldiers as a patriotic song, symbolizing their defiance against British rule. Its catchy melody and lyrics resonated with troops and civilians alike, cementing its place in American cultural history. The song continues to be associated with American patriotism today.