Introduction: The Distortion of American History

Concealment of American Indian History

Distortion of Civil War and Reconstruction

The Oversimplification of World War I and II

The White-Washing and Hero-Making

The Misrepresentation of Vietnam War

The Omission of the Civil Rights Movement

Myth Versus Reality in American History

The Need for Critical Thinking in Education

Conclusion: Toward a More Accurate History

In 'Lies My Teacher Told Me: Everything Your American History Textbook Got Wrong', James W. Loewen critiques the inaccuracies and biases present in American high school history textbooks. He investigates issues such as omission, distortion, and misinformation that pervade mainstream educational narratives. Loewen challenges the way the history is taught and encourages critical thinking in readers.