Independence day

As the United States of America celebrates Independence Day an important questionwas raised by many historians throughout the world. Do Americans really understand their own history? 

4th July, American Independence day

Are schools in America teaching their children the right events or are politician's confusing youngsters with their constant mistakes over how and why the United States gained its independence from Great Britain.  Studies are consistently showing that Americans are not aware of what they are really celebrating.


The question that must be asked is does history matter? Of course history matters, history is important because it relates the social experience of our people in concrete and detailed form. It deals with specific and unique events instead of with averages and abstractions.