![]() Thus, the author reassesses these conflicts between the Natives and the federal government to reveal injustices and oppression. It was a massacre of the Lakota people that later ignited condemnation against manifest destiny in justifying violence. ![]() It is critical in its account of the history that altered the way of life for the Natives.Īkin to the title it accounts for prior events before the Wounded Knee massacre that took place at the close of the 19th century. Brown incorporates details from the English settling in 1492 to the Natives' turmoil that ensued in the mid-19th century. American expansionism accelerated by the idea of manifest destiny prompted the acts of violence between the European-Americans and the Natives. Dee Brown offers this Indian-centric point of view that probes into the details of this period in the American West. The history of the Native Americans and their plights during the era of Manifest destiny has been glossed over in modern literature. Written by people who wish to remain anonymous ![]() We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community. ![]()
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