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:
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