After reading Heike's article Download Heike's article, Where Historians Disagree Download Where Historians Disagree and the Ferling article Download Ferling article, discuss here with your classmates:

How some of the myths surrounding the American Revolution came to be.
What purpose do they serve?
How were they created?
Do they still serve the same purpose?
Are myths harmful or helpful in American history?
Does knowing the mythology make you question historical "facts" more?