One of the most tragic and despicable events in American history is referred to as The Trail of Tears. In time, the United States and its society, for the most part, will reach a greater appreciation of diversity and other cultures. While the current climate of the United States is...

Bartolome de las Casas might be considered one of the first human rights activists in history, when he came across the indigenous people of Central and South America. This occurred during the 16th century when Europeans invaded North and South America. He used his position as a Dominican friar and...

New immigration is often viewed as threatening to the existing population, even when they themselves, or their ancestors, were immigrants. Such sentiments are fueled then, as they are now, by fears that these new settlers will take away resources from those already settled. There was clearly also fear of certain...

There is an emphasis in the US on environmental movements and conservation efforts. This is not a recent phenomenon as Native Americans have been cognizant and respectful of the land long before we realized the ozone layer and natural resources were evaporating. Native Americans did not kill any animal they...

Indian-American wars took place between the 16th century and the 20th century. Historical materials indicate that armed conflict reigned in the United States between settlers and natives between 1640 and 1924 (Doyle 86). Primarily, the dispute arose from struggles for land ownership and political dominance between the European governments and...