Colonization led to exploitation and oppression from "summary" of A People's History of the United States by Howard Zinn
The history of colonization in the United States is one marked by the brutal exploitation and oppression of indigenous peoples. From the moment European settlers arrived on these shores, they sought to dominate and subjugate the native populations in order to further their own interests. This desire for power and control drove them to commit unspeakable acts of violence and cruelty against those who had inhabited these lands for centuries.
The European colonizers viewed the indigenous peoples as inferior and in need of "civilizing." They believed that they had a right to take the land and resources of the natives, regardless of the devastating consequences it would have on those communities. This mindset justified the brutal treatment of indigenous peoples, as they were seen as obstacles to be overcome in the quest for wealth and power.
The exploitation of indigenous peoples took many forms, from the seizure of their land and resources to the forced labor and enslavement of their populations. Colonizers used violence, deception, and coercion to achieve their...
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