Thank you for starting the history of the United States before we became a country. Some of the information I already knew. I remember learning about, I believe that it was seven Indian nations in the Northeast United States. I knew some of the information about Columbus because I have read several accounts from different sources. It was good to read about our history from before we became a country until the present time. Yes our Government has frequently been wrong with its dealing with the Indians and others. We cannot change history no matter how much someone would want to. I do recommend this book to others