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Manifest Destiny and Cultural Stereotypes
Some artists and historians paint a romantic portrait of the 19th century period of U.S. territorial expansion. It was the era of Manifest Destiny, when pioneers tamed the "Wild West" and settlers found new lives on new frontiers. In this section, modern scholars add a different perspective on the 19th century history as it impacted American Indian cultures.