The newly acquired western lands were once believed to be deserts and unusable. But, news that came back from those who settled in the west had a completely opposite view. The land west was actually very fertile and could sustain life and civilization. Afterwards, the US government continued to take advantage of Native Americans on an ongoing fight for land. They were very successful in completing their goal because they were simply better than the Natives.

The newly acquired western lands were once believed to be deserts and unusable. However, news that came back from those who settled in the west had a completely opposite view. The land west was actually very fertile and could sustain life and civilization. As a result, the US government continued to take advantage of Native Americans and was successful at first, but over time it was not.

Andrew Jackson’s policy of removal on the Native Americans succeeded, but left the country in disarray.

Should we fear the coming of 2012.

The New World was seen as an opportunity for those who wanted a better life. Those who became successful achieved their goals because they learned of new goods to sell and ways to increase their production.

This is an article that my son Steven wrote for school. He made "100" on it. He’s very proud and wants me to share it with my friends here on Triond.

A quick overview of slavery in what would become the United States.

Indian Removal Act of 1830.

The grand adventure of Jacques Cartier began in 1534. He safely navigated his little ships across the stormy Atlantic Ocean to the shores of Newfoundland, and gave France control of Eastern Canada.

The First Nations had an organized education system that the Europeans could not identify. The introduction of residential schools led to the decline of the Aboriginal culture. The present education options available to children of First Nations descent is also discussed.