The West's expansion impacts indigenous populations from "summary" of The Rise of the West by William H. McNeill
The expansion of the West has had profound impacts on indigenous populations around the world. As European powers spread their influence across the globe, they inevitably came into contact with native peoples who had inhabited these lands for centuries. This encounter often led to violent conflicts as the newcomers sought to assert their dominance and control over the indigenous inhabitants. The arrival of Western powers brought about significant changes in the social, cultural, and economic fabric of indigenous societies. Traditional ways of life were disrupted, as indigenous peoples were forced to adapt to new systems of governance, trade, and religion imposed by the colonizers. Many indigenous populations faced displacement from their ancestral lands, as European settlers sought to exploit resources and establish new settlements. The impact of Weste...
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