You know, I learned a lot. I also want to point out, remember (back in 1-5 grade?) when they talked about the pilgrims, Columbus, and the Native Americans all being friends and accepting each other? Well, I guess we missed the ending. And this one wasn't happy. I get that kids shouldn't hear about scalping and murders, but if you think about it... aren't the stories a bit of a lie? Sure they might have been cool with each other to begin with, that's the truth and all, but what about when they turned on the Natives? Columbus "discovered" this great land? I really liked the part when the speaker said "It's like me walking into your living-room and claiming it because I have never been there. So, I discovered, and it's mine now." Because that is exactly what happened.
I mean don't get me wrong, it was all fine and dandy learning about all the happy times Columbus had, but when did the teacher plan to tell us the end? That this is how the Native Americans were treated? The sad part is, even today, Native Americans don't always get treated right. And it all falls back on this "Great Country" of ours. I don't mean to sound out of place or anything, I am grateful for what I have and where live. But the things that happen often go untold. It is just a bit sad to see, you know?
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