I don't feel we did wrong in taking this great country away from them. There were great numbers of people who needed new land, and the Indians were selfishly trying to keep it for themselves.

Summary

This quote reflects a perspective that justifies the colonization and displacement of Native Americans by European settlers in history. It argues that taking the country was not wrong because there was a need for land and the Native Americans were portrayed as selfish for wanting to keep it to themselves. This perspective ignores the complex history of Native American culture, their long-established connection to the land, and the devastating consequences inflicted upon indigenous communities through colonization, such as loss of lives, displacement, and profound cultural and societal disruptions.

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