Certainly, one historical event that could support Nun and Quian's argument about the importance of Native American societies and their impact on later European colonization is the contact between Native Americans and European explorers during the Age of Exploration. The encounter between Columbus and the Taino people in 1492, for example, highlighted the exchange of knowledge, resources, and cultures that would shape future interactions between Native Americans and Europeans. This event underscores the significance of Native American societies as active participants in shaping the course of history and influencing the trajectory of European colonization in the Americas.