[1] Describe the facts relating to the event/place/person/group
[2] Describe the mythical version or mythical aspects of how the story was retold in later years
[3] Tell when & why Americans (or a specific sub-group thereof) promoted the mythical version instead of the facts
the “Massachusetts Revolution of 1774” vs. Battle of Lexington & Concord
Paul Revere and his “Midnight Ride”
Unanimous Declaration of the Thirteen united States (popularly known as the “Declaration of Independence”)
“Molly Pitcher”
The “coldest winter” at Valley Forge
Dunmore’s & Clinton’s Proclamations vs. “patriot slaves”
Great Siege of Gibraltar vs. Battle of Yorktown