Myths of the Underground Railroad
In school, we learn history through stories, and sometimes we find out that some of these stories are not true. They are myths. One example is that Christopher Columbus discovered America in 1492. In fact, other Europeans, like the Vikings, had been to the New World years before. Another famous myth is story of George Washington chopping down the cherry tree. It is a great story about how our first President was honest even as a child. But, there is no evidence that the young George ever chopped down his father’s cherry tree. It’s just a story. Not history.
The Underground Railroad is a great story in American history. People, both black and white, formed a secret network that helped enslaved African Americans escape to freedom. Unfortunately, a lot of what we learn is not true. Debunk more myths by clicking on the title above.
In school, we learn history through stories, and sometimes we find out that some of these stories are not true. They are myths. One example is that Christopher Columbus discovered America in 1492. In fact, other Europeans, like the Vikings, had been to the New World years before. Another famous myth is story of George Washington chopping down the cherry tree. It is a great story about how our first President was honest even as a child. But, there is no evidence that the young George ever chopped down his father’s cherry tree. It’s just a story. Not history.
The Underground Railroad is a great story in American history. People, both black and white, formed a secret network that helped enslaved African Americans escape to freedom. Unfortunately, a lot of what we learn is not true. Debunk more myths by clicking on the title above.
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