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Groundless: Uncovering the Hidden Truths of Early American History

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The history of the United States is often taught in a way that glorifies the founding fathers and the ideals they supposedly stood for. However, a closer examination of the historical record reveals a much more complex and troubling picture. In his new book, Groundless, historian David Silverman argues that many of the foundational myths of American history are simply not true.

Silverman's book draws on a wealth of archival research to challenge the traditional narrative of American history. He shows that the Founding Fathers were not always motivated by the high-minded ideals they claimed to be. In fact, many of them were driven by greed, ambition, and a desire for power.

Groundless (Early America: History, Context, Culture)

by Gregory Evans Dowd

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Silverman also challenges the myth that the United States was founded as a "Christian nation." He shows that the Founding Fathers were actually quite ambivalent about religion. In fact, many of them were deists or atheists. The idea that the United States was founded as a Christian nation is a later invention, one that has been used to justify discrimination against non-Christians.

Groundless is a groundbreaking work of history that challenges many of the most cherished myths about the United States. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the true history of our country.

Key Findings

Silverman's book contains a number of key findings that challenge the traditional narrative of American history. These findings include:

The Founding Fathers were not always motivated by the high-minded ideals they claimed to be. In fact, many of them were driven by greed, ambition, and a desire for power.
The United States was not founded as a "Christian nation." The Founding Fathers were actually quite ambivalent about religion. In fact, many of them were deists or atheists.
The idea that the United States is a "melting pot" of cultures is a myth. In reality, the United States has a long history of racism and discrimination against immigrants.
The American Revolution was not a war for independence from British tyranny. It was a war for control of the North American continent.

Implications

The findings in Groundless have a number of implications for our understanding of American history. These implications include:

We need to rethink the way we teach American history. We can no longer afford to tell a sanitized version of history that glorifies the Founding Fathers and ignores the darker aspects of our past.
We need to be more honest about the role of religion in American history. The United States is not a "Christian nation." It is a secular nation that has a long history of religious pluralism.
We need to acknowledge the racism and discrimination that has been a part of American history from the very beginning. The United States is not a "melting pot" of cultures. It is a country that has been built on the backs of immigrants and minorities.
We need to understand that the American Revolution was not a war for independence from British tyranny. It was a war for control of the North American continent.

Silverman's book is a reminder that history is not always what it seems. The Founding Fathers were not perfect. They were human beings, and they made mistakes. However, their mistakes do not negate the great things they achieved. The United States is a flawed nation, but it is also a great nation. We should be proud of our country's achievements, but we should also be honest about its shortcomings.

Groundless is a book that will make you think about American history in a new way. It is a book that will challenge your assumptions and make you question what you thought you knew. It is a book that will stay with you long after you finish it.

Call to Action

I encourage you to read Groundless. It is a book that will change the way you think about American history. It is a book that will make you more informed and more engaged citizen.

You can Free Download Groundless from your local bookstore or online.

About the Author

David Silverman is a professor of history at the University of California, Berkeley. He is the author of several books on American history, including The Invention of the American Revolution and This Land Is Their Land: The Wampanoag Indians and the Puritan Colonists.

Groundless (Early America: History, Context, Culture)

by Gregory Evans Dowd

4.2 out of 5