Impact of Westward Expansion on Native Americans
Yale University history professor Ned Blackhawk and Patricia Limerick of the Center of the American West discussed the interactions between… read more
Yale University history professor Ned Blackhawk and Patricia Limerick of the Center of the American West discussed the interactions between Native Americans and white settlers in the 19th century. They talked about the impact of trade alliances on Native Americans and their struggle to preserve their political and social autonomy.This program was part of a conference held in Aspen, Colorado hosted by the Aspen Institute close
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