Re-learning the Early History of America’s ‘Discovery’ and European Colonialism

The United States came into being as a result of European colonialism starting in the 15th century. School children may still learn this poem: “In 14 hundred and 92, Columbus sailed the ocean blue. He had three ships and left from Spain; He sailed through sunshine, wind and rain. He sailed by night; he sailed by day; He used the stars to find his way.” …