The Struggle for Native American Lands: a Historical Perspective
Words: 670 Pages: 2 5463From the year 1492, when European explorers first set foot on the American continent, up until the late 19th century, there was a relentless drive by European settlers to claim Native American lands as their own. This persistent ambition was fueled by a belief in Manifest Destiny—a notion that Americans were destined to expand across the continent. As part of this expansion, Native Americans were often pressured to assimilate into American culture, which included converting to Christianity, learning to speak […]
