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History of Fear and Violence in America

The Pilgrims' Arrival and Initial Fears

• The narrative begins with the Pilgrims, who fled Europe to escape persecution, seeking safety in the New World.

• Upon arrival, they encountered Indigenous peoples, whom they referred to as "savages," leading to renewed fear and violence.

Escalation of Violence and Control

• The Pilgrims resorted to killing Indigenous peoples instead of finding peace, showcasing a cycle of fear-driven violence.

• The introduction of slavery is discussed; white people kidnapped Africans for labor due to their unwillingness to work themselves.

Economic Gains vs. Continued Fear

• Despite becoming the richest country through slavery, white Americans remained fearful as enslaved populations grew.

• This fear led to violent reactions against slave rebellions, highlighting a persistent cycle of oppression and retaliation.

Invention of Firearms and Civil War Aftermath

• Samuel Colt's invention of a repeating firearm in 1836 was celebrated by Southern whites amid fears from slave uprisings.

• Following the Civil War, freed slaves sought peace rather than revenge; however, this was met with hostility from white Americans.

Formation of Groups Promoting Violence and Gun Control

• The Ku Klux Klan formed alongside the National Rifle Association (NRA), both emerging from a context of racial tension.

• As civil rights movements gained momentum in 1955, many white Americans retreated to suburbs for perceived safety while stockpiling weapons.