American Studies

[1]  Describe the facts relating to the event/place/person/group

[2]  Describe the mythical version or mythical aspects of how the story was retold in later years

[3]  Tell when & why Americans (or a specific sub-group thereof) promoted the mythical version instead of the facts

the “Massachusetts Revolution of 1774” vs. Battle of Lexington & Concord

Paul Revere and his “Midnight Ride”

Unanimous Declaration of the Thirteen united States (popularly known as the “Declaration of Independence”)

“Molly Pitcher”

The “coldest winter” at Valley Forge

Dunmore’s & Clinton’s Proclamations vs. “patriot slaves”

Great Siege of Gibraltar vs. Battle of Yorktown