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Complex Legacies of Migration in the American West
This chapter examines the intricate interactions between Euro-American settlers and Indigenous communities, evolving from trade to conflict as settler populations increased. It highlights the harsh realities of migration, the impact of the Indian Removal Act, and the contrasting romanticized narratives of the American West against the backdrop of cultural genocide and ongoing struggles for Indigenous sovereignty.
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