Native Americans had already been living there for generations and the Spanish raped, murdered, and pillaged them. While also taking their land
The University of Texas just recently removed a Confederate statue of Robert E. Lee. Robert E. Lee was a commander of the Confederate army and had a statue in the University of Texas for many years. The bringing down of the statue bothers some and pleases others. For those who oppose the operation, they argue that statues such as Robert E. Lee's carry history with it that must be learned from to avoid history from repeating itself. Those who support the statue coming down say that it symbolizes racism, and opposes the diversiy cherished in America. Some wonder if the removal of statues are caused by the tense political climate, brought upon protest of both alt left and alt right groups.
The Alternative for the Americas agreement of the early 2000s is primarily aimed at "<span>B. inviting foreign investment from Asia" since its main concern was issues within the realm of "free trade".</span>
