I think there is a lack of consideration of the alternative timeline without colonialism. Yes, it was brutal and many inhumane events occurred, but the assumpti

I think there is a lack of consideration of the alternative timeline without colonialism. Yes, it was brutal and many inhumane events occurred, but the assumption is that they would have arrived where we are now with a peaceful democracy and unified nation. There are many other scenarios that could have played out. The transference of knowledge and institutions is undervalued.