President Lincoln and the Homestead Act

[Steve Whitlock]

(04-22-2020 12:14 AM)David Lockmiller Wrote:  [quote='Amy L.' pid='80785' dateline='1587504620']
But Lincoln’s conception of “everyone” did not include everyone: The Homestead Act rested on the expropriation of Native American lands.

We the People of the United States elected Abraham Lincoln in November 1860. This is what were the expectations of the voters who elected him to be President of the United States.

Of course, the Native Americans had no vote.

Reservations

Where are the reservations
In Germany and Japan?
Have I somehow missed the slaughter
And the parceling of their land?
For, if spoils to the victor
Is not the way when might makes right,
Why are indians the exception
In this day of endless night?
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Just a thought.