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192. Native American Chiefs, the Founding of Canada, and the KKK: Scots in America

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Scottish Influence in the Americas

This chapter examines the profound impact of Scottish migration in America and the Caribbean, detailing the legacy of towns named after Scottish cities and the ancestry of early American leaders. It contrasts the experiences of Scottish indentured laborers with enslaved Africans, revealing harsh living conditions and complex social hierarchies. Additionally, it highlights the establishment of Scottish communities, cultural ties, and the paradox of Scots' involvement in slavery amid laws against it in Scotland.

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