Manifest Destiny Rewrite The U.S believed in moving west to expand land and make America better, as a result of this belief, the U.S caused a big bulldozer domino effect. Native Americans felt abandoned and hopeless when they were forced out by the U.S, causing outbreaks and wars. As white Americans pushed through the tribes claiming land and spreading traditions, Native Americans were upset and angry. Although America is a developed country, partially because of manifest destiny, the actions of forcing families out of homes and forcing tradition on people is not a justifiable reason for manifest destiny.
Americans used the excuse of manifest destiny to say that forcing Native Americans out of their homes was okay, but it was not okay. Many Native Americans were stripped of their rights, freedom and equality. Chief John Ross wrote a letter that protested the treaty of New Echota, that stated “we are denationalized; we are disfranchised. We are deprived of membership in the human family!” (Ross) Chief wrote …show more content…
There could've been other ways that could of made both parties happy and peaceful, instead the U.S decided to take the easy way out by hurting those who already had homes, and by stripping them of their freedom. Compromises could of been made instead of violence. Many compromises are made worldwide throughout history like the compromise of 1850 and even minor compromises like family members sharing things, minor or big issues could of been a compromise between the Native Americans and the U.S. Although America is a great country, we have made many mistakes in our history, and this is one mistake that is not okay or shouldn’t ever be allowed in America again, and that's why we have laws and regulations
Americans used the excuse of manifest destiny to say that forcing Native Americans out of their homes was okay, but it was not okay. Many Native Americans were stripped of their rights, freedom and equality. Chief John Ross wrote a letter that protested the treaty of New Echota, that stated “we are denationalized; we are disfranchised. We are deprived of membership in the human family!” (Ross) Chief wrote …show more content…
There could've been other ways that could of made both parties happy and peaceful, instead the U.S decided to take the easy way out by hurting those who already had homes, and by stripping them of their freedom. Compromises could of been made instead of violence. Many compromises are made worldwide throughout history like the compromise of 1850 and even minor compromises like family members sharing things, minor or big issues could of been a compromise between the Native Americans and the U.S. Although America is a great country, we have made many mistakes in our history, and this is one mistake that is not okay or shouldn’t ever be allowed in America again, and that's why we have laws and regulations