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Many of the previously mentioned scenarios have counterarguments that say they were justified or later corrected. It can be argued for the case of the Indian Wars that white Americans and the government were only doing what they felt was necessary for white expansion. People can make arguments that the US Government is responsible for creating opportunities for its citizens, and since the Natives are not represented in that group of people, it provides logic for the government's actions.

The undeniable imbalance of opportunity and money in The Gilded Age also has its own set of counterarguments, with people arguing that the innovation made in technology, industrialization and economic opportunity is priceless. An argument can even be made that the imbalance was a small price to pay for the strides America took forward.

As for the racism and oppression of the United States, it can be argued that the US was making positive steps forwards in this time and trying to right its wrongs with the passing of the 14th and 15th Amendment, allowing black people to be naturalized as citizens and vote.

Regardless of the arguments, it is clear that a lot of the events from 1865-1898 show dishonor and should never have been done. The loss of culture and land of natives; and oppression of certain immigrants, people of color, and lower social class people exemplifies the dishonor that plagued this time period.

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The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 was a result of this widespread anti-Chinese sentiment in the United States, particularly in the west. Chinese migrants were drawn to the US by the hope of new opportunity. However, as the competition for jobs intensified, many white Americans switched their views on the Chinese and now viewed them as a threat to their economic security.

This act, which stopped Chinese immigrants from entering the United States and prevented those already in the country from becoming citizens, had a large impact on Chinese immigrants and their families. Many were forced to leave the country, separating them from their loved ones and disrupting their lives. This is just yet another example of the dishonorable actions that were taken by the US Government in this time period.

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Chinese immigrants in this time period faced violence as well as social and economic oppressions. Many immigrants forced to work in dangerous and low-paying jobs, such as mining and railroad construction, where they were subjected to long hours and harsh working conditions. They were often paid less than their white counterparts and were denied basic rights and protections. Chinese immigrants were also subjected to racist stereotypes and propaganda that portrayed them as uncivilized and immoral.

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Migrants, particularly Chinese migrants, played a large role in the industrialization of America. The Trans-Continental Railroad, which is a feat that put America as a focus of the world, could not have been made possible without the work of Chinese Immigrants. To add on, these migrants also worked hard in mines as well, but only to be met with disdainful responses from the American people and government.

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With slavery abolished, white people still did not come to terms with the idea of equality of all. With that came the establishment of hate groups, such as the Ku-Klux-Klan (KKK). These groups were responsible for the constant harassment of black people, which included burning houses and lynching.

The hate at times got so bad it was described as "worse than racism." By creating an uneasy feeling amongst black people, these hate groups exemplified the dishonorable qualities of racist Americans in this time period who were small minded and had tunnel vision, and could not do what was best for all but only what they felt was best in their own, racist eyes.

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Jim Crow laws were a set of laws in the United States that enforced racial inequality and hatred towards black people. These laws were designed to spur white supremacy and give white people a sense of "control" over black Americans after the Civil War, and they had a devastating impact on the lives of millions of people.

Under Jim Crow laws, black people were subjected to discriminatory policies such as restrictions on voting rights, segregation in public facilities, and violence and intimidation from white supremacists. These laws were enforced by a range of state and local institutions, including law enforcement agencies, the courts, and political leaders.

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In what is now an infamous court case that is taught in classrooms throughout the country, Plessy v Ferguson was a Supreme Court case that established that white people and black people did not have to be integrated, as well as their institutions were equal.

This set a precedent that segregated schools, buildings, restaurants, bathrooms and water fountains, as long as they were "equal." This very loose term created a separated public and forced black people to endure racism in any minor event that they partook in. It was a time in which bigotries were exemplified and many people were not happy with the state of the country.

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Despite the Civil War having ended, and slavery being outlawed unless it was used as a punishment for a crime, segregation plagued the United States. Becoming one as a Union did not translate to becoming one in ideologies. Racism was still raging, and this caused dishonorable conditions for black people in America, as they often times were the target of unnecessary and malicious attacks.

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The Gilded Age was filled with significant political corruption, as wealthy people and corporations wanted to exert power over government policy and regulation for their own benefit. With the rise of big business and the accumulation of wealth, political power became tied with economic power, leading to a corrupt capitalistic system in which high ranking people wanted to do what they could to increase their wealth and power, even if that included corruption and collusion.

This corruption was once again facilitated by a lack of regulation and oversight, highlighting a disappointment and failure by the United States. The result of this political corruption was a system in which the interests of the wealthy and powerful were often placed above those of the general public, with laws and policies designed to benefit the few at the expense of the many, further creating imbalances between the top and bottom percent of people.

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Even while the Gilded Age is generally referred to as a time of economic success, there was also a significant wealth gap at this time. The rapid modernization of the economy resulted in the unfathomable wealth of a select few, including John D. Rockefeller and Andrew Carnegie. On the other hand, many employees struggled with money. The growth of big business, the introduction of new technologies, and the exploitation of workers all played a role in the accumulation of wealth within a small elite.

But because of low tax rates and other government policies that typically favored the wealthy, they were able to accumulate huge amounts of wealth with little monitoring. As a result of the wealthy continuing to gain wealth, the wealth gap expanded.

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The Gilded Age was a time in American history that was revolutionized by economic development, industrialization, urbanization and more. Despite the advancements that were made, The Gilded Age was filled with the exploitation of workers, political corruption and social inequality. This time period is yet another example of a time where the people at the top prospered while others struggled.

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In her book, Helen Hunt Jackson also agrees, stating how the US government violated treaties, ignored promises and committed acts of violence and oppression against Native American tribes. She highlights forced relocation, seizure of land, and suppression of Native American cultures and religions.

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Also in this time period, the United States government broke a plethora treaties with the Sioux Natives, causing intense suffering and forceful displacement for the Sioux people. The government's expansionist policies and the discovery of gold in the Black Hills of South Dakota led to increased migration and presence on Sioux land,  leading to conflict between the two groups.

One of the most infamous examples of treaties being broken was the Treaty of Fort Laramie in 1868, which established the Great Sioux Reservation and guaranteed the Sioux control over the Black Hills. However, the discovery of gold in the Black Hills led to a rush of white settlers and miners, and the U.S. government began pressuring the Sioux to cede their land. In 1877, the U.S. government took control of the Black Hills, violating the treaty and causing significant tensions for the Sioux.

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Also at this time, the Sioux were subject to a deal by the United States which included an effort to destroy their culture and way of life. During this time, the Sioux tribes were forced off reservations, their traditional hunting grounds were destroyed, and their cultural practices were suppressed.

The Black Hills of South Dakota, which were sacred to the Sioux, were taken by force and taken to reservations where they were forced to abandon their nomadic ways. On top of that, boarding schools meant to assimilate Native boys to English culture were established. The before and after pictures of these boys show the clear white washing that happened in the schools.

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During the period of 1865-1898, the US military engaged in heinous massacres against the Sioux Nation. These acts of violence show the aggression and dishonor that was shown by America towards Natives.

The Battle of Little Bighorn for example, was an occurrence in which General George Custer and his troops were defeated by a combined force of Natives. This event marked a turning point in the US government's campaign against Native Americans.

One of the most notorious massacres was the Wounded Knee Massacre in 1890. US troops opened fire on a group of Sioux, massacring over 150 people including women and children. This event highlights the dishonorable actions taken by America in this time period as they only took actions that helped themselves. regardless of who it hurt.

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One of the most important and infamous events of this time period were the Indian Wars that took place. This time period highlighted American bullying of non-whites in a push to the New West. The actions of American government officials, its army and colonels was disgraceful and is looked at as a stain on American history with America's role as an aggressor to others.