Even after the end of colonial empires and the rise of new , modern states in Asia after WWII, old racist prejudices remain. Some circles in Europe, Australia and the US (the West) continue to believe in the superiority of Western values and models, demeaning Asian local cultures and experiences. Those notions and attitudes usually fail to understand local history and political cultures, and customs.
Henardo de Soto was a Spanish explorer southeastern United States. Fun Fact he discovered the Mississippi River in 1541. The Spaniard that explored much of the Southeast of what is today the United States was Hernado de Soto.
The purpose of treaties between the U.S. Government and Indians was to first of all keep peace between the two and give colonists permission to settle Indian land. Hope this helps!
