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The Indian Wars

Peter Cousins
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The Rest Is HistoryMay 29, 2024
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“Peter Cousins puts it in his book on the Indian Wars, the baked soil became fertile ground for the new faith and hunger nourished its growth.”

Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: Impact of Indian Wars
For: Historians and those interested in Native American history
Key quote: “The historian Peter Cousins, who wrote a really detailed book about the Indian Wars, he says, what had happened to the Great Sioux Reservation is that it had become a sealed laboratory for social engineering.”
The host discusses the consequences of the Indian Wars and the transformation of the Great Plains, referencing Peter Cousins' detailed examination in 'The Indian Wars.' This book provides insight into the social engineering efforts imposed on Native American communities during this period.