misinterpreting US as a soul of immigrants is wrong.

What distinguishes a settler from an immigrant?

Settlers typically seek to establish a new society or colony, often displacing or subjugating existing populations, whereas immigrants generally integrate into an existing society.

How did the concept of 'Manifest Destiny' influence settlement?

Manifest Destiny, a 19th-century doctrine, asserted that the U.S. was destined to expand across North America, driving settlers westward and leading to displacement of Native Americans.

What role did land acquisition play in U.S. settlement?

The U.S. acquired vast territories through purchases, treaties, and wars, opening up land for settlement but also dispossessing Native American tribes of their ancestral lands.

In what ways did settlers impact Native American populations?

Settlers often clashed with Native Americans over land and resources, leading to conflicts, forced removals, and cultural assimilation policies that decimated Native populations.