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2. " It should not have happened that the great civilizations of the Western Hemisphere..., were wantonly destroyed, the gradual progress of humanity interrupted and set upon the path of greed and destruction "(Dunbar-Ortiz 1).

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One point that Wilkins makes in his writing is that tribes have a desire to exercise political, economic, and cultural self-determination but the US government even though it says they have a trustee and beneficiary relationship, the relationship is more of a guardian and ward. This results in the US essentially making decisions for the tribes taking from their freedom. "Second, tribes have a real desire to exercise political, economic, and cultural self-determination—to maintain a degree of exclusion from the American polity—but the federal government defines its trust responsibility in a paternalistic manner not only to protect but also to make decisions for tribes that fundamentally conflict with any genuine definition of tribal self-determination."

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Wilkins argued that it was more accurate and proper to view American Indians as a distinct nation rather than as minorities given that they were located there first because it acknowledges their historical sovereignty and unique political status.

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1: Dunbar-Ortiz and Wilkins argue that the foundational violence of settler colonialism shapes all aspects of U.S history and contemplation society.

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In Dubar one of their main arguments is racism towards indigenous people often by the colonizers. In today's, indigenous nations and communities are formed by their resistance to colonialism. Wilkins argues that Natives or Tribals are the original inhabitants of the continent and that this distinction differentiates them from African Americans, Asian Americans, etc.

"To say that the United States is a colonial settler state is not to make an accusation but rather to face historical reality, without which consideration not much in US history makes sense, unless Indigenous peoples are erased."

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The main argument is to challenge the traditional narrative of American history that often overlooks the harmful consequences of colonization. Dunbar attempts to provide a more comprehensive and focused perspective into the historical events that actually shaped the United States.

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The main argument is to challenge the traditional narrative of American history that often overlooks the harmful consequences of colonization. Dunbar attempts to provide a more comprehensive and focused perspective into the historical events that actually shaped the United States.

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one main arguments Dunbar-Ortiz and Wilkins make in their writings

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The main argument of "American Indian Politics and the American Political System" by David Wilkins is that American Indian politics are shaped by a complex arrangement between indigenous tribal governments and the broader American political system. This relationship has evolved over time. Wilkins argues that understanding this dynamic is crucial for comprehending the unique challenges and opportunities faced by Native American communities in the United States.

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The main argument of "American Indian Politics and the American Political System" by David Wilkins is that American Indian politics are shaped by a complex arrangement between indigenous tribal governments and the broader American political system. This relationship has evolved over time. Wilkins argues that understanding this dynamic is crucial for comprehending the unique challenges and opportunities faced by Native American communities in the United States.

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Responding to Cyrus and Antonio from Valerie and Esteban

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to Cyrus and Antonio

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