2. Myth: Native Societies Were Primitive and Uncivilized
The idea that Native societies lacked sophistication is simply untrue. Many Indigenous cultures developed advanced agricultural techniques, intricate trade networks, and even large urban centers. For example, the Mississippian culture constructed Cahokia, a city with thousands of residents and monumental earthworks, rivaling European cities of its time. As National Geographic notes, such achievements reveal the complexity and ingenuity of Native civilizations long before European contact.
