I really am going to get it for saying this, but this would not be a great nation if it hadn't been settled by Europeons. Look around the world today and tell I am wrong. Once the white European races are marginalized the world has little to look forward to.
So, then, why is Europe no more significant than it is?
Because European countries without exception practice some sort of "peerage" system rather than the equal rights, and opportunity derived from that, that we in the U.S. of A. enjoy. Many of Europe's best could not attain greatness because, ""They" can't possibly do that. There is no sense in even allowing 'them' to try." Peace and love, George.