nternational anarchy and the lack of barriers to expansion may have contributed to the relegation of Indigenous peoples outside the community of states.

tion's population becomes too large for its institutions to support, it is acceptable for them to establish colonies elsewhere

acial hierarchy

Hobbes believed that before governments were established, people had the right to do whatever they needed to survive.This idea could be used to justify colonialism and expansion

aws of nature are consistent with Christian teachings

reason and the pursuit of peace

ere is constant insecurity and no room for progress or civilization