All these elements alongside race that strengthen the British and other European powers to justify the subjugation of Native peoples by viewing them as barbaric and sub-human.

European Attitude on Colonized Americans The colonization of the Americas reflected the European attitudes and practices towards  conquered people. Excuses were made to justify exploitation, genocide, and theft of land. For instance, as we have read in chapter 2, the British used their invasion of Ireland as a “rehearsal” for their invasion of North America. …

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