The Effects of Manifest Destiny on Native American Cultures

While today we might have a nation that expands from the Atlantic to the Pacific, it did not come without its share of hardships for those around us. Learn about our evolution as a nation from hearing the perspectives of those whose people were present in the land before us. Hear from individuals within the Choctaw, Seminole, Sioux, and Iroquois tribes about their people's interaction with the American people over time. Hear about Native American participation in World War II. Learn about the various tribal codes and lifestyles. Get a feeling for what it is like to live on reservations, which have governance both as distinct nations and nations that exist within the broader United States. Finally, learn about the modern-day repercussions of the treatment that Native Americans have faced over the years.

1. Members of the Iroquois Tribe

2. Members of the Choctaw Tribe

3. Members of the Seminoles Tribe

4. Members of the Sioux Tribe