SLAVERY DOMINATES THE NARRATIVE - WHAT ABOUT NATIVE AMERICANS ?
GROK Core Factors Supporting Policies Leading to Genocide Against Native Americans (Mid- to Late 1800s) During the mid- to late 19th century, U.S. expansionism and policies toward Native Americans were driven by a combination of ideological, economic, and racial motivations that justified violent displacement, massacres, and cultural erasure—often framed at the time as necessary for "progress" and "civilization." These factors culminated in what historians recognize as genocidal acts, including the Indian Wars (e.g., Sand Creek Massacre in 1864, Wounded Knee in 1890), forced removals, and deliberate starvation. Key elements included: Manifest Destiny and Territorial Expansion : A prevailing belief that Anglo-Americans were divinely ordained to expand across the continent, viewing Native lands as empty or underutilized. This ideology portrayed displacement as inevitable and beneficial for national growth, enabling the seizure of vast territories for railroads, mini...