Charles Mann stated that many anthropologists, archaeologists, and historians all stated that they would rather be a typical Indian rather than European in 1491. In Mann’s article, there is plenty of evidence that can justify their choice. For example, the leaders of Plymouth and Jamestown were terrifying which caused some of the white settlers to run off and live with the Indians. From living with the Indians, the white settlers realize that the Indians had excellent hygiene as demonstrated through their disgust of using a handkerchief. While Europeans would keep something unclean in a piece of cloth, the Indians would toss it upon the ground. In addition, since their cleanliness was poor, it caused epidemics to spread throughout the cities.
