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The Crusades

This series of religious wars was fought between European Christians and Middle-Eastern Muslims. Europeans plundered a great deal of wealth from the Middle East during these conflicts. As a result, European society became more interested in private property and wealth accumulation.

Pre-colonial Americas

These lands were originally occupied by indigenous peoples who build complex societies. Later, European colonialists robbed the native inhabitants of their lands and characterized the inhabitants as primitive savages.

Settler Colonialism

Under this practice, colonists invade a new region and exterminate the native people. Colonists may also enslave native inhabitants, claiming ownership of the land and resources. The United States was built through this practice.

White Supremacy

This belief structure argues that white people are inherently superior to people of other races, and have a right to govern the world. Early settlers in the Americas believed that they had a God-given right to...

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