To Celebrate the 4th of July ... 25 American History Facts Most Students Do NOT Know

As we spend a day gathering with friends and watching fireworks, we need to stop and realize how we do NOT know as much about our country as we could. We go through the motions. We do things because "That's how it has always been done" or "It's a tradition". Do we really know as much about our country as we could? Perhaps students in a foreign country know more because it is not assumed knowledge.

CollegeStats.org published an article titles 25 American History Facts Most Students Do Not Know. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the 25 facts. Be honest with yourself...how many of them DID you know (confidently)?

American History includes a vast amount of material. It encompasses why people came to America, the impact of their arrival upon the natives, and the founding of the country. It is important to understand WHY people fought to establish this country so we can appreciate the firework celebrations today.

The image is the National Archives in Washington, DC.