9. Myth: Native Americans Didn’t Resist Colonization
The idea that Native peoples passively accepted colonization is far from accurate. Indigenous nations actively resisted European encroachment through armed conflicts, legal battles, and strategic alliances. Historic events like the Pequot War, Pontiac’s Rebellion, and the Seminole Wars reveal determined opposition to dispossession and oppression. As Smithsonian Magazine details, resistance took many forms and continues to inspire Native communities today.
