Was american formed out of acts of terroism when they kililed native indians children women etc massacred whole villages to take possessionon of their land -if it was formed out of such acts of terroism what is wrong with terroism if america the greatest counbtry on earth terrorised the natives in order to become a country
2006-07-26 06:28:12 · 7 answers · asked by ANN 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Depends on your definition of terrorism.
Ultimately, yes, I think it was a form of terrorism.
As for "slaughter" and taking Indian lands - it was war... and both Indians and new immigrants were killed/slaughtered.
However, the Indians didn't win - so strong terminology is used like "slaughter" "rape" and "pillage" when referring to what was done to Indians.
Would it be different if the Indians would have won? How about all the massacres done between tribes?
2006-07-26 06:36:08 · answer #1 · answered by Wiley 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think the Indians were ever "terrorized", in the sense that they did not fear the whites. White people may have slaughtered Indians, and seized their lands unfairly, but they did not use tactics of terror such as we see now, where the only intent is to make people afraid or make them suffer. "Our" intent was to conquer the land, drive the natives out, and take over. That may seem like a subtle difference, and it isn't any prettier to think about, but there is a distinction.
2006-07-26 06:34:34 · answer #2 · answered by MOM KNOWS EVERYTHING 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think America is still being "formed" and in many parts of our journey we have been what you might consider to be terrorist but in the whole scheme of things I don't think that we have such a narrow place of origin. - We weren't the superpower when we were doing that, and baby there is war on every street in the world, terrorism is not just a character trait of America's, but one of humanity. There's just much more to it. ... And, "What's wrong with terrorism?" Thats not really part of your question - Is it?
2006-07-26 08:53:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey Ann, no matter how many times you ask a question, people are still going to tell you that although you may think you're "philosophical" or enlightened, you're just too short sighted. Get the hint quicker, you're not converting any of us to hate America.
2006-07-26 06:48:20 · answer #4 · answered by tvb4prez 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well at that time they didn't have the word "TERRORISM" in their dictionary, but yes...and so did lot of other colonial powers. AT that time people were ignorant. They couldn't see the world the way we do. In todays world acts of violence will be dealt with acts of violence and jesture of peace will bring compassion and support.
2006-07-26 06:35:50 · answer #5 · answered by Marcos 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think "genocide" is a better term to describe what you're talking about.
Your point is idiotic, by the way.
2006-07-26 09:13:31 · answer #6 · answered by Keither 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DEAR ANN YOU HAVE TO READ UP ON THE SUBJECT NOT JUST GO THROUGH A DOZEN BOOKS TO MAKE A CONCLUSION. READ ON.
2006-07-26 06:40:10 · answer #7 · answered by tizona 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋