152. American Crusades
The Rest Is History
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Sacred Struggles: Religion and War in Early America
This chapter investigates the intricate ties between early settlers' religious motivations and their military and diplomatic actions in America. It contrasts the Puritan influence on interactions with Native Americans with the distinct approaches of other groups, such as the Spanish conquerors. Furthermore, it examines how these early ideologies laid the groundwork for concepts like Manifest Destiny and shaped the broader narrative of American identity.
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