Why is it important to acknowledge the presence of people in the americas prior to the arrival of European explorers

Because the fact that they have been here so long is really the basis of everything they value such as religion and traditions.

Explanation:

world war i had a devastating effect on german-americans and their cultural heritage. up until that point   german-americans, as a group, had been spared much of the discrimination, abuse, rejection, collective mistrust experienced by so many different racial and ethnic groups in the history of the united states. indeed, over the years, they had been viewed as a well integrated and esteemed part of american society. all of this change with the outbreak of war.  

the article must be ratified by three-fourths (38) of states within a proscribed deadline.

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