Native Americans are often misrepresented in media outlets such as television shows, movies and even the news. From what we are shown in recent films to what our elementary school teachers taught us growing up, little of what we think we know of Native Americans is true. A lot of what we see and are told is derived from centuries of institutionalized racism and stereotypes. From a young age, we are taught that Native Americans had little influence in American culture besides when they “helped” the “Pilgrims” at Plymouth and the occasional use of them for target practice. This, however, is not the case the Native Americans played a large role in the development not only the contiguous United States but also our culture.
From the beginning, …show more content…
In both documents, the way in which political leaders are chosen is similar. Together, a selected group of council members elects a chief diplomat who can be replaced should he fail to fulfill his duties. (Schaaf) It is for these and other reasons that some historians believe that the founding fathers pulled inspiration from the Iroquois League. The other side of the argument disputes that the founding fathers had ample examples to pull from in their European predecessors and would not take influence from the native nor would they need to. However, there is not enough evidence to completely confirm or deny either side. …show more content…
Although the Native Americans had been Fatally mistreated countless times, they knew that their involvement in the war could be essential to their survival as a nation. They also knew that being on the wrong side of the war could end in their demise. Nearly 200,000 Native Americans joined the fight on both ends of the war. Tribes joining the union side of the war did so in hoped of gaining the favor of the United States government, taking part in major victories, as well as losses. Those joining the confederate side did so for similar reasons in the case of a confederate victory as. Many Native Americans also owned slaves. These efforts were for naught as during the war the Indian removal polices where still intact and
From the beginning, …show more content…
In both documents, the way in which political leaders are chosen is similar. Together, a selected group of council members elects a chief diplomat who can be replaced should he fail to fulfill his duties. (Schaaf) It is for these and other reasons that some historians believe that the founding fathers pulled inspiration from the Iroquois League. The other side of the argument disputes that the founding fathers had ample examples to pull from in their European predecessors and would not take influence from the native nor would they need to. However, there is not enough evidence to completely confirm or deny either side. …show more content…
Although the Native Americans had been Fatally mistreated countless times, they knew that their involvement in the war could be essential to their survival as a nation. They also knew that being on the wrong side of the war could end in their demise. Nearly 200,000 Native Americans joined the fight on both ends of the war. Tribes joining the union side of the war did so in hoped of gaining the favor of the United States government, taking part in major victories, as well as losses. Those joining the confederate side did so for similar reasons in the case of a confederate victory as. Many Native Americans also owned slaves. These efforts were for naught as during the war the Indian removal polices where still intact and