Throughout the history of North America, empire has played a vital role. In fact, the United States of America was founded on imperialism. The way imperialism impacted the people of North America throughout the years depended primarily on their place in hierarchy, and hierarchy also impacted the identity of these people. In discussing these ideas, we will explore several sources that support them.
The first source we will explore is “King Philip’s Herds: Indians, Colonists, and the Problem of