Manifest Destiny and Its Impact on Indigenous Peoples
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This worksheet explores different interpretations of how Manifest Destiny affected Indigenous Peoples in America, encouraging students to compare historian views and evaluate their arguments.
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Manifest Destiny and Its Impact on Indigenous Peoples
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Interpretations of Manifest Destiny's Impact on Indigenous Peoples
Historian A: Frederick Jackson Turner – Economic Perspective
"Turner argued that Manifest Destiny was driven by economic motives, such as the pursuit of land, resources, and American economic growth. He believed that the expansion westward was essential for national prosperity, often overlooking the suffering of Indigenous Peoples. His view emphasizes the importance of economic development as the main force behind westward expansion."
Historian B: Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz – Social Perspective
"Dunbar-Ortiz contends that Manifest Destiny was fundamentally a form of racial and cultural imperialism that led to the violent displacement and destruction of Indigenous societies. Her perspective highlights the social injustices, violence, and cultural erasure inflicted upon Indigenous Peoples as an integral part of American expansion."
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