An apostrophe should be added
Equestrain is how its spelled lol, making it phonetic like that helped alot.
Here's one: Space inspired many modern day products for civilians. Some examples are, (state examples); these things were inspired by space by,(state the explanation). Overall, space led to/inspired many modern day products.
Well , pointing could has the meaning of 'showing direction to'.
Let say Mrs. Haley is pointing to Mr. kumal , it could be interpreted as Mrs. Haley is showing a direction to Mr. Kumal
hope this helps
A. early colonial days is the best answer (though this also means that it was before the Civil War - a long while before.)