There is a big question wondering, did America steal it’s land from Native Americans? In this blog post, we go more into this topic to dive into this question.
The history of the United States and its relationship with Native American tribes is a complex and often tragic one. It is undeniable that the land now known as the United States was originally inhabited by indigenous peoples who had lived there for thousands of years.
The arrival of European colonizers in the 15th and 16th centuries had a profound impact on Native American cultures and communities, and the process of European colonization involved the dispossession of Native American lands and the displacement of indigenous peoples.
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Manifest Destiny – Did America Steal it’s Land From Native Americans
It is important to acknowledge that the United States was founded on the concept of Manifest Destiny, which was a belief held by many Americans in the 19th century that the expansion of the United States was both inevitable and divinely ordained.
This belief led to the United States government’s policy of Indian removal, which involved the forced relocation of Native American tribes from their ancestral lands to designated Indian Territory, often through the use of military force.
This policy resulted in the loss of millions of acres of land for Native American tribes and the forced removal of thousands of Native Americans from their homes.
The Acquirement Through Treaties
In addition to these official government policies, European colonizers and later American settlers often acquired Native American lands through treaties that were not always honored or fairly negotiated.
Many Native American tribes were forced to cede their lands through treaties that were not fully understood or that were later broken by the United States government.
It is important to recognize the impact that these actions had on Native American communities and the ongoing legacy of this history.
Efforts To Address Injustices
While the United States has made efforts to address some of these injustices through acts such as the Indian Claims Commission Act and the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, there is still a long way to go in terms of addressing the injustices and wrongs committed against Native American communities.
