White Supremacy in the United States

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This paper examines the era of Reconstruction (1865-1877) and that of America's Gilded Age (1870-1890) which were periods that, although different in many respects, were marked by the same theme - racism. The paper specifically analyzes the historical trend of racism by reflecting on the establishment of the Ku Klux Klan in 1866 and the Battle at Little Big Horn in 1876. The paper suggests that white supremacy was the reason behind these two events.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Southern White Supremacy
Conquering the Indians
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"Although the two topics discussed have many differences, they are both rooted in the notion of white supremacy. Although it is clear that the U.S. authorities were not persuaded by the racial hatred of the Ku Klux Klan, it is also evident that they did see themselves as being superior to the Indians, which contributed towards their treatment of America's indigenous peoples. American history, therefore, portrays a nation that was convinced of it own superiority, which resulted in terrible suffering for minority groups because of the racist attitudes that were so current within this period."

Sample of Sources Used:

• About the USA (2008). "History of the United States." Published by the American Information Resource Center of the U.S. Embassy in Poland. Retrieved 10/17/2008 from: < http://www.usinfo.pl/aboutusa/history/slavery.htm>
• Ibis Communications (2008). "The Battle of the Little Big Horn, 1876." Published by Ibis Communications. Retrieved 10/17/2008 from: < http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/custer.htm>
• Spartacus Educational (n.d.). "Ku Klux Klan." Published by Spartacus Educational. Retrieved 10/16/2008 from: < http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/USAkkk.htm>

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