{"id":2106479,"date":"2023-11-23T07:33:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-23T12:33:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/this-thanksgiving-give-thanks-for-american-colonialism\/"},"modified":"2023-11-23T07:37:30","modified_gmt":"2023-11-23T12:37:30","slug":"this-thanksgiving-give-thanks-for-american-colonialism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/this-thanksgiving-give-thanks-for-american-colonialism\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrate Thanksgiving, Appreciate American Colonialism"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">10<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fthis-thanksgiving-give-thanks-for-american-colonialism%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2106479&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>This Thanksgiving,\u200d Give Thanks for \u2064American Colonialism<\/h2>\n<p>In 1803,\u2063 President \u2064Thomas Jefferson had a\u2062 vision \u2062of\u2062 a \u200bpeaceful and \u2062prosperous future for American Indians. He\u2064 believed that the blending of settlers and\u2062 natives would create a harmonious society.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201c[I]n truth\u200d the ultimate point of rest &#038; happiness for them is to let our settlements and theirs meet and blend together, to intermix and become one\u2063 people, incorporating themselves with us\u2063 as citizens of the\u200d US,\u201d Jefferson wrote.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Unfortunately, the nineteenth century\u2064 did not unfold as Jefferson had hoped. U.S. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/this-thanksgiving-give-thanks-for-american-colonialism\/\" title=\"Celebrate Thanksgiving, Appreciate American Colonialism\">federal agents broke treaties<\/a>, \u200blied, and\u2062 made war.\u2062 The\u2064 infamous &#8220;Trail \u200cof Tears&#8221; in 1838\u200d marked the end of Jefferson&#8217;s vision.<\/p>\n<p>So why should we give thanks for American colonialism? And how can we do so without \u200cdisregarding the suffering of Native Americans?<\/p>\n<p>The answer to the second question is \u2064simple. Giving thanks for American colonialism does not \u2062mean ignoring or justifying <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wisconsin-teachers-furloughed-after-asking-students-how-to-punish-slaves\/\" title=\"Wisconsin Teachers Furloughed After Asking Students How To \u2018Punish\u2019 Slaves\">historical injustices<\/a>. The atrocities committed by U.S. \u2064citizens and their ancestors against Native \u2062Americans deserve condemnation.<\/p>\n<p>However, these horrors do not tell\u2064 the\u200b whole story. American colonialism presents a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-republicans-face-challenge-of-arguing-hunter-biden-and-doj-corruption-cases-to-public\/\" title=\"House Republicans face the challenge of persuading the public on Hunter Biden and DOJ corruption cases.\">complex narrative<\/a>\u200d that goes \u2064beyond \u2062a simplistic oppressor-oppressed framework.<\/p>\n<p>Recognizing this \u200ccomplexity allows us \u2064to reject \u2063the shallow and dishonest Marxist narrative that categorizes all individuals as either\u200d oppressors or oppressed.<\/p>\n<p>The very fact that American colonialism is a complex story is reason \u200cenough to\u200c be grateful. It challenges the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/blm-at-school-releases-pro-palestinian-toolkit-to-teach-us-kids-about-israels-dismal-world-image\/\" title=\"'BLM at School' shares toolkit to educate US kids on Israel's negative global perception.\">binary narrative<\/a> and opens up space for nuanced\u200c understanding.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, when we delve into the\u2063 details of \u200dthis complex story, we \u200bfind another reason for gratitude. Things could \u200dhave turned out much worse.<\/p>\n<h3>Three significant details highlight this\u2062 point:<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>American colonialism, in the context of Thanksgiving, primarily refers to the 13 British mainland \u200cNorth American colonies that eventually formed the\u2062 United\u2062 States. It is important to remember\u2064 that \u2063not all European colonizers came \u200cfrom the same places or shared the same \u200bideas and interests. Europeans fought amongst themselves, just as Native \u200cAmericans fought \u2062amongst their tribes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Depending on the\u200d starting point, \u200dthe English settlers in \u2062North America \u2062were not initially in\u2063 a position of strength. Other European powers, such\u200c as Spain and France, had a stronger presence. The \u2062English colonies emerged as a dominant force through \u200ba series \u2062of historical events.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>The relations between English settlers and\u200c Native Americans were diverse \u200cand defied a simple oppressor-oppressed narrative. Different tribes \u200dhad different interactions with the English. Some tribes allied with the \u200bsettlers, while others resisted. Indians were not a monolithic group, and their actions cannot be generalized.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>These examples demonstrate that history is more complex than a binary narrative allows.\u2063 It prompts us \u2064to\u2064 consider what might have happened if events had unfolded differently.<\/p>\n<p>Would North America have been better off under French, Spanish,\u200b or Dutch\u200b rule? Given\u200b the \u2062subsequent history of each nation, it is worth considering whether English and American \u2062colonialism\u2063 had <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/crenshaw-victimhood-ideology-is-getting-worse-heres-what-we-can-do-to-fix-it\/\" title=\"CRENSHAW: Victimhood Ideology Is Getting Worse. Here\u2019s What We Can Do To Fix It\">positive outcomes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This Thanksgiving, let us \u2063give \u2063thanks\u2064 for American colonialism. Let us appreciate the complexity of \u2062history and reject simplistic\u2062 narratives.\u200d And let us extend gratitude not only\u200c to the English settlers but also to the Native American tribes who played a role in shaping the course of events.<\/p>\n<p><em>The \u2064post <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/thanksgiving-give-thanks-american-colonialism\/\">This Thanksgiving, Give Thanks for American Colonialism<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western Journal<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What specific \u200dadvancements in technology, agriculture, \u200band \u2062infrastructure were brought about by American colonialism?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Form of settlement and \u200cexpansion, \u2063led to \u200bthe formation of the\u2063 United \u200dStates as we know it today. Without the efforts of \u200bthe colonists\u2062 and pioneers,\u2063 the country would not have been able to establish its identity, form a government, and develop into a global power.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>American \u2064colonialism brought about\u200b advancements in technology, agriculture, and infrastructure. The settlers introduced new farming techniques, established trade networks, and \u200dbuilt\u2062 roads, bridges, and cities. These developments laid the foundation for the country&#8217;s economic growth and prosperity.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>American colonialism created a diverse society. As settlers came from various European countries, \u2062they brought with\u2062 them different languages, cultures, and traditions. This\u200c diversity has enriched American society and contributed\u2063 to its vibrant and dynamic \u200cnature.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>By acknowledging \u2064these positive \u2063aspects of American colonialism, we can give thanks\u200d for the progress and accomplishments that have resulted from it.<\/p>\n<p>However, it is\u2062 important to emphasize that giving thanks\u2062 for American colonialism does \u2063not imply celebrating \u200dor glorifying the suffering and injustices inflicted on Native \u200dAmericans. Rather, it\u200d is about recognizing the complexities of history and appreciating the positive \u200coutcomes\u2064 alongside\u200d the\u2064 negative ones.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, giving thanks\u200d should\u200d go hand in hand with a\u2062 commitment\u2063 to addressing the consequences of colonialism. This includes\u2064 acknowledging and reparating the\u2064 historical injustices, supporting indigenous\u200b communities, and advocating for equality and\u2063 justice for all.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, this Thanksgiving, let us not shy away from discussing the complexities of American\u200d colonialism. By recognizing the positive aspects and \u200dbeing aware of the negative ones, we can give thanks for\u200b the progress and\u2064 achievements that have resulted,\u200d while also working towards a more inclusive and just future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In 1803, President Thomas Jefferson hoped for a harmonious future for Native Americans, where their settlements would merge with ours, creating a united nation. 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