11. Myth: Native Americans Vanished After Colonization
The notion that Native Americans disappeared after European colonization is completely false. Despite centuries of violence, disease, and displacement, Native communities have survived and continue to thrive. Today, millions of people across the United States identify as Native American, preserving their languages, traditions, and activism. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Native populations are vibrant and growing, defying the myth of disappearance.
