Americans (or national identity among Americans)is political ideals that Americans share. I.Early American History 1.Native Americans (American Indians) 2.Christopher Columbus voyages to the American continent between 1492-1504 3.Early immigrants (Puritans or Pilgrims) from Britain:Mayflower lands on Plymouth in Massachusetts in 1620Americans (or national identity among Americans) is political ideals that Americans share. I. Early American History 1. Native Americans (American Indians) 2. Christopher Columbus voyages to the American continent between 1492-1504 3. Early immigrants (Puritans or Pilgrims) from Britain: Mayflower lands on Plymouth in Massachusetts in 1620