Choosing Sides: Native Americans and the Civil War

The video explores the often-overlooked role of Native Americans in the Civil War. It discusses how around 340,000 indigenous people were affected, with some 20,000 enlisting to fight for either the Union or the Confederacy. The decision to choose sides was influenced by location and promises of land and sovereignty protection. The video highlights the complex dynamics within tribes, such as the Cherokee and Apache, and the devastating impact of the war on Native American communities, including continued relocation by the US government.

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