162. The Oregon Trail & the Gold Rush
Empire
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Tears in the Dust: The Sioux Massacre
This chapter recounts the brutal attack by American troops on a peaceful Native American tribe in Nebraska, exploring the harrowing survival of a woman named Kocawin amidst chaos and death. It delves into the significant conflicts between white settlers and Native Americans, illustrating the dramatic shift in governmental attitudes and the deep-seated injustices faced by indigenous peoples during the mid-1800s.
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