164. How the West was Won: The Truth Behind the Westerns
Empire
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Tribal Identities and Colonial Impacts
This chapter explores the complexities of Native American identities, particularly focusing on the Apache and Sioux tribes, and how outsider-imposed names obscure their true identities. It discusses the tensions and violence among indigenous groups driven by competition for resources and how European colonialism exacerbated these conflicts. The narrative reveals the harsh realities of early American expansion, including betrayals and violence in relationships between Native tribes and settlers amidst state-sanctioned atrocities.
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