Well, you might have to call up your high school history teacher and tell them that they were wrong. You may have learned these common misconceptions about American history in school, but it turns out that they're just that — misconceptions. Some are exaggerations of the truth, while others are simplifications or just nice stories that have been taught to children, but they are not historically accurate. From the truth about who really designed the first American flag to a persistent rumor about one of America's founding documents, let's take a look at 8 false American history facts that you always thought were true.
