South America Colonized Thesis

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Thesis Statement:Based on the research of the colonization of Africa, America should not colonize South America because it can cause devastation and the natives' resources will be taken.
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Topic Sentence: If the United States colonized South America it could devastation to the people.
Supporting Evidence #1: According to The scramble for Africa, it states, “Africans lost control of their land their independence”(The Scramble for Africa, n.d).
Explanation: Africans lost their freedom, and land because the British colonized them and that caused them to suffer, they were not able to live their ordinary lives when the British invaded their land. Now if America does this to the South Americans it will cause devastation to them because the US will be taking the Natives land.
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If the United States colonizes South America then it would be helping Americans have plentiful resources and they will not run out as fast on things needed.
Refutation (Why is your original position still accurate?): However, South America should not be colonized because it will create tension.
Evidence to refute the Opposing Opinion: In opinion of the youtube video there was a scramble for Africa, countries from anywhere but Africa were trying to claim land in Africa (youtube video).
Explanation: The video showed people rushing to get Africa’s resources and trying to get the most power by colonizing more countries within Africa. If America does this it would lead other countries to do the same because the resources in South America are needed and Countries like to feel superior and will not stop until they accomplish just