Top 10 American Misconceptions about America Still wondering how a dumb slogan like Stop the Steal could have fooled so many Americans? Wonder not - America is a very confused country! Please share this article - Go to very top of page, right hand side, for social media buttons. Misconception 1: The American Revolution was about freedom The American Revolution was not about freedom (or liberty) per se. Instead, it was chiefly instigated by a bunch of rich people (e.g., Samuel Adams and John Hancock), who simply did not want to pay [more] taxes to the mother country. Misconception 2: "All men are created equal"