History lesson

After reading the first 11 chapters of A People's History of the United States, I am surprised by all of the new things I've learned. I knew that Indians weren't treated fairly. But I didn't know exactly how awful it was for them. These are things not taught in American history classes. Generally it is usually glossed over. Early pioneers are painted as hero's. I think this book should be required reading in high school. We should all know these things. Not to bring dishonor on our country but as a reminder. We should remember the bloodshed of the past so that we are not doomed to repeat it. Throughout the history of our country we have learned to be more tolerant of people that are different. But we still have a long way to go. Knowing all of these new things abou the founding of our country will probably shape the way I read literature. Reading literature from those times will have more meaning. Or I will look differently at the situations. I may have more sympathy or I may have less depending on the context.