As I grew up in Florida we learned a good deal about Native Americans and different tribes of Indians, so I always had an awareness of Native Americans. I distinctly remember creating different arts and crafts highlighting pilgrims, turkeys, and Native Americans every November in elementary school. The Native Americans were celebrated as heroes that enabled the pilgrims to learn how to grow crops and keep from starving. When I was younger I watched Pocahontas and I may have read some nonfiction books on Native Americans, but it was nothing significant enough to make an impact on me. My knowledge of the truth of the Native Americans plight was limited and being in elementary school the tough realities were not discussed in great detail.
During my middle school and high school years I learned more about the Native Americans, but it was not until I took the course United States History 1301 this past Spring that I learned the harshest …show more content…
The Native Americans tried to defend themselves, but the Americans had more advanced weaponry and the military muscle of the newcomers proved too grueling to overcome. Surely, it can be said that America has had more glamorous moments in its history. Similar to slavery and the treatment of Asians in the aftermath of World War II, the past transgressions are usually shoved under the rug and made to seem less atrocious than they actually were in reality. Some Native Americans may have hard feelings and a high level of distrust towards America and from a human standpoint, that is understandable. Although circumstances may be looking more optimistic for some of the Native Americans, problems still exist for Native Americans. I believe the United States could do more to give more young Native Americans a hope for a future and to rebuild relations long obliterated decades
During my middle school and high school years I learned more about the Native Americans, but it was not until I took the course United States History 1301 this past Spring that I learned the harshest …show more content…
The Native Americans tried to defend themselves, but the Americans had more advanced weaponry and the military muscle of the newcomers proved too grueling to overcome. Surely, it can be said that America has had more glamorous moments in its history. Similar to slavery and the treatment of Asians in the aftermath of World War II, the past transgressions are usually shoved under the rug and made to seem less atrocious than they actually were in reality. Some Native Americans may have hard feelings and a high level of distrust towards America and from a human standpoint, that is understandable. Although circumstances may be looking more optimistic for some of the Native Americans, problems still exist for Native Americans. I believe the United States could do more to give more young Native Americans a hope for a future and to rebuild relations long obliterated decades