10 Crazy and Strange Misconceptions About U.S. History

10 Crazy and Strange Misconceptions About U.S. History
10 Crazy and Strange Misconceptions About U.S. History

10 Crazy and Strange Misconceptions About U.S. History

 

The history of the United States is filled with stories and tales that cover events such as wars, political strife, victories and defeats. Most of the time, we feel as if we know these stories and tales well, in some cases, we can recite exactly what happened in major historic events. However, what we often don’t realize is that some of these well-known stories are actually misconceptions of what actually happened.

 

There are many events throughout the history of the U.S. that have baffled and confused people, and in some

instances, these have turned into misconceptions that we now believe are truths. We have come to know the colorful characters and significant events quite well, but what if these stories are really just misconceptions? Could all of the stories of the patriots, inventors and real American heroes be false?

 

For the most part, these stories are, indeed, true, but scholars and serious history buffs know all too well that some of the tales that are told are not always what they seem, and that many of the historical facts that we claim to know so well are actually historical fiction, and simply a misconception of the events that actually happened.

 

Whether you are a person who has the stars and stripes running through their blood, or someone who is simply interested in the U.S. and looking at the country’s history from afar, here are the top 10 crazy and strange misconceptions about U.S. history:

10Paul Revere Took a Wild Midnight Ride on Horseback

Paul Revere didn’t have that famous ride.

9Betsy Ross Sewed and Created the American Flag

Betsy Ross didn’t sew the U.S. Flag

8Thanksgiving: Where the Pilgrims and Native Americans Became Friends

Turns out the Pilgrims didn’t make very good neighbors after all.

7President John F. Kennedy Said He Was a Doughnut

JFK is a doughnut?

6Witches Were Burned at the Stake in Salem

5The Declaration of Independence was Signed on July 4th, 1776

The 4th of July… Not real? No way!!

4George Washington Was the First President of the United States

George Washington was not the 1st President of the United States

3Columbus Discovered America

Vikings should get their due.

2John Smith and Pocahontas Fell in Love

Pocahontas and John Smith. Not a couple.

1George Washington Cut Down a Cherry Tree

George Washington and his infamous cherry tree. Didn’t happen.