Allow your mind to make connections between what you read and your own experiences and sense of things.

Most of our readings reveal information that tens of thousands of Native Americans were here in America long before Columbus and his people. They explain how they were successful farmers and traders, how they had their own diverse languages, arts and how they were actually very intelligent. By Columbus calling America a "New World" he exploited the fact that they were already settled and living there. Some people have made it seem as though Native Americans weren't civilized people. The Spaniards and Englishmen treated them unequally and used them as slaves.  Our generation is lucky to have the laws and constitution that we have. Nowadays all races and genders are treated equally, having all the same opportunities. History has improved itself throughout the years and we now know that everyone, no matter what age, religion or anything else that differs people from each other should be a deciding factor of how they are treated. I feel extremely lucky to be an American. Although some of our readings had different views, Emma Lazarus stated that anyone with a dream is welcome in America with open arms. I believe that America gives everyone a fair opportunity and is an amazing place to call home.