Unfortunately a large percentage of the indigenous people were wiped out by European diseases, leaving the continent sparsely populated.

I'm not ashamed of what my ancestors helped to build. I'm a big fan of Western culture and civilization pre 20th century, and the foundation it set for the benefits the whole world enjoys and embraces today. I prefer posting on Nostr using a smartphone from the comfort of a climate controlled house with reliable electricity to sending smoke signals outside a buffalo skin wigwam. If you disagree, that's cool and I respect your opinion. The irony is beautiful though.