The land grab and expansion west placed all native Americans into harms way. ... After the independence from England America turned its attention toward Native Americans who were in the way of expansion. ... The quest for more land and gold were the driving force behind the destruction of the Native Americans. ... The belief that European culture, religion, manifest destiny and the natural superiority of the white settlers lead to the misunderstanding of the native culture, and the near complete destruction. ... This hurts the image of Native Americans, but I still support the issue if it bett...

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The statement, "diversity rather than uniformity characterizes Latin Americans- is accurate because although there is some sense of commonality among them, whether it be because of their history or religion as Mariátegui suggests, there are still so many varying aspects of Latin Americans to be seen even today. ... On the other hand, during the wars of independence in Latin America, it was very common for Iberians to intermarry with native peoples, some including Indians and Africans. ... Another issue of identity between the two conquests was that of religion. ... It was the primary...

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In the mid 1500s the spanish expedition ventured into the North American continent and the missionary priests converted native americans into Christianity to any native americans they encountered. ... Eventually Protestant English def. catholic rivals and won most of north america leading to anti - catholicism taking root in american soil. A Christian witness to the native Americans was one of the reasons for establishing Jamestown. The effect of the Protestant Reformation was great influence of religion to the new world. Most importantly, it gave a chance to those who wanted to practice th...

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Europeans invaded and controlled much of South America and the Caribbean islands for means of trading, acquiring goods, and expanding their Christian religion through forced conversions. ... The whites who were at the top, next were the Creoles, beneath them were the Native Americans, who were the official wards of the Crown but yet they were still greatly exploited and abused. Mestizos, who are people of mixed Native American and white heritage, and they suffered legal and social discrimination. ... (Encarta) The enlightment questioned political and social institutions like monarchy, religio...

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North American slaves lived together in buildings near to their place of work. ... By setting aside their forced leaving of their native Africa the slaves emerged with new identities with local roots but all based on their strong cultural belief and need for kinship. ... RELIGION: Obeah viewed by whites" as a superstition was a form of slave religion a powerful facet of African culture transplanted to America. ... Like America, slave religion in the Caribbean shared a great deal of the same features. ... Like America the Caribbean h...

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The Native Americans refer to him as "The Ancient One". ... This is not only disturbing but also insulting to Native Americans. ... To the Native Americans this has been a desecration of their ancestors. ... This was done with little or no care to the Native Americans. ... "(12) The Vermillion Accord set the stage for NAGPRA, Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, a federal law committed to the respectful treatment of the Native American dead. ...

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