...1. The Native Americans were initially shown as being annoyed by the white men. The Native Americans were almost shown as if they felt they were the superior race. When the Native Americans were first shown in this film, they were talking negatively about white men and believed that the race should be destroyed. They had also Killed Timmons, the wagon driver. When Lt. Dunbar had arrived, and settled at his post, the Native Americans had tried to steal his horse. Eventually, the Native Americans and Lt. Dunbar were able to get along and even be friendly towards each other However, all three of these scenes prove that initially, the Native Americans felt threatened and were trying to get rid of the white settlers. 2. In the beginning of the film, Lt. Dunbar was seen on a stretcher in immense pain from his foot. Lt. Dunbar eventually got up and headed for the frontier. Lt. Dunbar was perceived by the audience as a strong and courageous war hero. He was very adventurous and goal driven since he had left to go to the frontier. He was portrayed as a very respectable man. When Lt. Dunbar had encountered the Native Americans, the Native Americans were seen as evil and heartless. We see them shooting arrows at the white settlers as they scream out in pain and they do not stop. On another note, Lt....
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...mask. I chose this piece because just looking at it makes you wonder what all images it can produce. In the reading it states that the mask can change images by pulling on different strings located on it. The bright colors and shapes also attracted me to it. The frowning face, that represents the inside of the mask is quite unusual, it does directly depict an actual likeness of a face, and the outer parts look like the frame of the face. The book makes reference to the Kwakiutl people lived on the Vancouver Island, trading and warring with each other and their neighbors. But they produced great artwork like the mask which were used in Shaman ceremonies, and totem poles. The Kwakiutl are famed for their transformation masks. These massive American masks, up to eight feet long, are based around an animal form and open up during the ceremony to reveal an inner human character. This method links the human, animal and spiritual aspects of life. The winter period, called Tsetseka, meaning good humor, was used by the Kwakiutl as a time for celebrating. They believed that the spirits who had been at large in the world returned to the village to capture certain members of the population. The dances were often connected with the initiation of novices. Possessed by wild spirits the novices would disappear into the woods to be given the ancestral rites and then reappear as fully fledged members of the society. The spirit which possessed them was Bakbakwalanooksiwae (Cannibal at the north end...
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...In the article State to Reexamine Schools’ Use of Native American Mascot Names the author’s believes that Oregon schools should change their Native American mascot. The author gives many convincing points such as some see the use of Native imagery as an offensive stereotype or a racist practices. He points out that Native American have pushed for the state to do something about the issue. It is very clear where the author stands on this topic. Although the author gives many arguments for his side of the subject, he gives ment counterarguments as well such as the names and mascots may be embedded into the community or that changing the mascot will cost a lot of money because they would have to change gym floors, uniform, signs etc. He brings...
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... Class: ________________ Guiding Question: Our study of Jackson’s presidency will be focused on answering the question: Was Andrew Jackson an evil tyrant who abused presidential power, ruthlessly killed Native Americans and defied the Supreme Court; or was he a proud hero of the common man who sought to bring an end to the power of the wealthy upper class in government? Assignments for the week: You are responsible for reading all of Chapter 12 in the textbook (p. 353-371) by the end of the week. You are also responsible for reviewing this website as homework: http://www.pbs.org/kcet/andrewjackson The Life of Andrew Jackson Video Questions: 1. What incident early in Jackson’s life made him hate the British? Why? 2. Describe Jackson’s early life and social status. 3. List some words that describe Jackson’s character as a young man. 4. What profession (job) did Jackson pursue when he was 18? 5. What happened in Jackson’s first duel? What did it prove about him? 6. Why was Jackson’s marriage controversial? How did this hurt him later? 7. Describe Jackson’s first attempt at serving as a politician in Washington. 8. What happened in Jackson’s second duel? 9. Why did Jackson earn the nickname “Old Hickory”? 10. What was the “Redstick War”? What role did Andrew Jackson play? 11. What did Andrew Jackson do with a young Native American child captured in a battle? Why do you think he did this? 12. Why did some Native Americans fight on Andrew Jackson’s side in the...
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...Ward, “Teaching Indigenous American Culture and History: Perpetuating Knowledge or Furthering Intellectual Colonization?”, Journal of Social Sciences 7 (2): 104-112, 2011.doi 10.3844/jssp.2011.104.112 This article was interesting but very hard to read. Mr. Ward imposed some great questions about the way we learn Native American history, but in my opinion never answered them. While I agreed with his main argument, “.. everyone involved (teachers, students and indigenous peoples) are best served when traditional American Indian authorities are regularly consulted, with regard to matters involving public presentations and interpretations of indigenous cultures.” This article still left me wanting more. There are a number of ongoing issues related to the teaching of Native American History but only offering that communication is the answer was too vague for me. I would have liked the author to go into more detail on how the educators can better obtain the information to depict the Native Americans in a way where it was not a misrepresentation. “A related question concerns problems associated with limiting access to cultural knowledge versus increased demands for open access to information.” The only Native American studies I remember from grade school is the story of Sacagawea. Why? When Native American history is essentially the first American history, why are we waiting until the college level to educate ourselves? Another question Mr. Ward left unanswered...
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...HST/120 October 15, 2014 Paul Bishop Question: How did western settlement, particularly in terms of railroad expansion and farming, lead to inevitable conflicts with the Native Americans? The thought of having two very different societies collide, the bigger stronger is always going to prevail. With Americas rapid expansion into the plains states, confrontations with Native Americans was inevitable, due to their nomadic nature. The Homestead Act of 1862 opened the way for Americans looking for a fresh start after the Civil War, giving 160 acres to families that took part. With these homesteads came farms, livestock, modernization and fences. The idea of cordoning off a section of land was an unheard of concept for Native Americans. According to "Native American Indian Facts" (2014), “Many of the tribes of the Great Plains were nomadic and followed the buffalo migrations which provided their food. These tribes spent a good part of the year living in camps that could easily be dismantled and moved to follow the buffalo migrations”. The Native Americans had been traveling the plains in search of food for generations before settlers even ventured west. When these nomadic Indians came across these fences in their nomadic pursuit of food, they were ignored which led to confrontations with farmers. The transcontinental railroad had a significant impact with Native Americans and the decline of the nomadic way of life. According to "American Experience" (2014),” it was an irrevocable...
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...with Milk River running through it. On May 1st, 1888 a contract was signed between the Native Americans and the US where the tribes agreed to give some of their land in exchange to be situated in the Fort Belknap Indian reservation. In 1889, the US built various housing and started to divert water for their usage, it was an estimate of 1,000 miners’ inches of water. In 1889, Montana became a state which helped to legally entitle tract of land for private business to settle such as the Empire Cattle Company, Matheson Ditch Company and also Cook’s irrigation company under the Homestead Act. On July 5th 1898, the Native Americans started to divert 10,000 miners inches of water for purposes of...
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...american indiansThe Effects of Colonization on the Native Americans Native Americans had inherited the land now called America and eventually their lives were destroyed due to European Colonization. When the Europeans arrived and settled, they changed the Native American way of life for the worst. These changes were caused by a number of factors including disease, loss of land, attempts to export religion, and laws, which violated Native American culture. Native Americans never came in contact with diseases that developed in the Old World because they were separated from Asia, Africa, and Europe when ocean levels rose following the end of the last Ice Age. Diseases like smallpox, measles, pneumonia, influenza, and malaria were unknown to the Native Americans until the Europeans brought these diseases over time to them. This triggered the largest population decline in all recorded history. Fifty percent of the Native American population had died of disease within twenty years. Soon after, Native Americans began to question their religion and doubted the ability of shamen to heal. This was the first step towards the destruction of Native cultures. The Native Americans had never experienced anything like these deadly diseases before and they came to believe that Europeans had the power to kill or give life. Many Native groups, because they were nomadic, didn't see land as belonging to one person. The idea that someone could come in, claim a piece of land and ban them...
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...TO:NMAI-info@si.edu FROM: raven_mullins@yahoo.com SUBJECT: I'd like some more information. DATE: 1/9/14 Dear National Museum of the American Indian, Hello, I'm Raven Mullins. I found a lot of very helpful information on your website. From researching on your website, I found out a lot about the U.S. Dakota War of 1862, the American Indian Movement, Frances Densmore, and Seth Eastman. I also learned a lot of stuff about Oklahoma, and the Indians that lived in my area after the Removal Act. Even though I've learned so much from being on your website, I still have a few questions. The reason I am researching information on your website is because I am a student in an Oklahoma High School. I am supposed to do a history report on American Indians, specifically the ones from Oklahoma. I have plenty of information from my history book, but I'd like to do further research about this topic. Native American history is something I'm very passionate about. Therefore, I hope you don't mind if I ask you some questions regarding where to find some more information. I was wondering, where might I find more information about the Osage Nation on your website? Do you know of any other reliable resources pertaining to Native American history? How many Native American tribes were originally from Oklahoma, and how many were forced here by the white man? I hope my questions aren't a burden, and I appreciate your help very much. Thank you, and please have a pleasant day. Sincerely, Raven Mullins ...
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...Native American R1A Name: KAIDI AN Understanding of Native Americans from a personal view Originated from a particular land, local to an area, and naturally belonging to this place…that is what “indigenous” stands for and comes into my mind immediately. This word takes the Native Americans hundreds of years to protect and struggle for, because these people, who from historical perspective are the most legit and original owners of America, have an extraordinary strong bond with this broad land. However, with the migration of Europeans to the America since the end of 15th century, this formerly harmonious society has been broken into pieces and forced to gradually adjust to the control of new rules and disciplines conducted by the exotic invaders. Whenever the word “Indians” which is a self-identification of the Native Americans, is brought up, the most common phrase I can ever think of is about slavery and discrimination. Indians have been enslaved for a long time during the history of mankind. From the textbook, we learned a lot about European colonialism and its victimization of Africans and Indians followed as the dominant paradigm. Indians are commonly depicted as succumbing in large numbers to survivors with the survivors facing with the dispossession of their lands and their assets. Indians, treated as the commodities by bargaining, or even the livestock, were flogged and whipped by the colonists and slaveholders. They didn’t own the human rights or dignities...
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...University of Phoenix Material Research Plan As part of your research plan, you must first draft a research question for your research paper that will guide the rest of your writing. A research question, which is more specific and focused than a general topic, is the question that your research paper will answer. For example, if your general area of interest is social security, a possible research question might ask, “How can low-income families save more money if the United States had a reformed social security plan that includes personal retirement accounts?” As you develop a research question, remember that you need to research sources to support your topic. Do not pick a one-sided question that will limit your research. Instead, develop a research question that lends itself to further exploration and debate—a question you genuinely want to know the answer to. Try to pick a research question that is neither too broad (covering too much) or too narrow (covering too little). It should be broad enough to be discussed in a short research paper. Part 1: Complete the Research Plan |What is your general topic or area of interest? |My general topic area of interest is Native American Culture. | | | | | | ...
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...Were Lewis and Clark respectful of the Native Americans they encountered on their journey? They were mostly respectful to the Native Americans but sometimes they were not respectful to them. Lewis and Clark were talking to the Native American chief like they were asking them a questions. The chief was just sitting listening to Lewis and Clark speak. Lewis and Clark were respectful because they established trade with the local Indian tribes. In Document A: “Jefferson’s Letter to Meriwether Lewis (ORIGINAL)” paragraph 1, “In all your intercourse with the natives, treat them in the most friendly & conciliatory manner which their own conduct will admit.” Lewis and Clark want to be friends with the Native Americans. Lewis and Clark were the first...
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...M Baptiste MWF 2-3p Native American Music: A Root of Contemporary Music Yet Explored What is Native American Music? As our class brainstormed ideas for research, I already knew what topic I wanted to explore. Having been a musician, closely involved with music my entire life, I directed my focus toward Native American music. Before I began to develop any sort of directed, narrowed research questions, I asked myself first, “What is Native American music?” Regarding various definitions of the so-called “genre,” I discovered that Native American music shouldn’t be typified into any genre or defined style of music. It was the perspective toward music that was unique to Native peoples, and this perspective is key in understanding the Native American influence on later creations of music. Definition and Philosophy Native peoples tend to view their music in a distinctly different way from Euro-Americans. To Natives, music is thought; music appeared to be particularly inclusive into Native Americans’ way of life, and is unique in its origin, meaning, and efficacy. To ask “what is Native American music?” would be a question foreign to Native Americans, especially during the time that Native American music was first discovered. One aspect of music specific to indigenous peoples is its place in daily life. In fact, “its place in human affairs are much more significant to Indians than its mode of construction or technical character.” (Native American Music, 1980, p. 12) Unlike...
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...This source is an educational video about the early life of Native American culture. I chose this source because I like that students can get information from a visual source. The video would be a great way to help introduce my lesson because it is not very long and it gives a very brief over view of what students will be learning about. This correlates with my glee that says students will summarize the viability and diversity of Native American culture before Europeans came. Questions from DOK for the source: 1. Level 1- How did the Native Americans document what happened in their lives? Use evidence from the video to answer the question. 2. Level 2- Make observations to answer the question, why do we need to know about Native American early culture? 3....
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...The Origin of Native American Man: A Look at Possible Migrations of Pre-Historic Man Into North America Ally Crawford ARC 330 Dr. Ortmann Spring 2011 Abstract The origins of Native American people have been a topic of debate in academia for decades. There have been several theories, up to and including the possibility that Native Americans arrived via alien intervention. The origins of Native Americans are much less fantastic. Native Americans are descended from ancient Eastern Asians, who crossed into the New World sometime before 14,000 BC. Until recently, archaeology could only speculate on this notion. Recent research in the field of molecular biology is proving this theory has merit. Mitochondrial DNA is showing the same markers in Native American populations as in the Asian populations. Other avenues of research have also lead to the discovery that there are similarities in the X and Y-Chromosomes of the two populations. There are many archaeological and anthropological mysteries surrounding the Americas. Perhaps one of the most perplexing and pervasive is the origin of the Native American peoples. There has been little archaeological data found that can substantiate a human or proto-human presence in the Americas before approximately 14,000 BC. If this is the case, the question becomes from where did the Native American population derive? There have been many hypotheses, ranging from the mundane to the bizarre. A popular conspiracy theory states...
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