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Various factors contributed to the decline of Native American "power." Inferior technology, susceptibility to European diseases, ideological & moral differences, tribal disputes, and American Domestic Policy had a profound effect on their future existence on Earth. Native Americans did not have the benefit of trading "old" world (Europe, Africa, & Asia) knowledge as they were separated by the Pacific & Atlantic oceans. Vast improvements in writing, transportation, and other "old" world civilization traits were not exported to Native American socities. After 1492, Native Americans quickly adopted European technology, religion, and domesticated animals. The dissemination of "old" world knowledge gained momentum under George Washington and Henry Knox's Indian civilization program. With the success of the Five Civilized Tribes, the United States considered that Indians may grow powerful enough to match their "power." Diseases at the time were not well understood, and it spread faster than the new the Europeans. So when a tribe that had never had contact with Europeans, he or she contanimated the entire tribe. The surviving tribal members would leave the area and consolidate with another tribe. This left large areas of North America uninhabited. To the eyes of the new arrivals, this was empty virgin land. Native American ideology differs drastically from the "old" world. Native Americans had loosely controlled confederated governments where the Europeans had a totally tyrannical one in the "light" of Kings & Queens. Native American morals were based on total honesty, as early (and to some extent today i.e Enron) American businesses encourage "white lies" to gain the upper hand. Inter & extra-tribal disputes were particularly devastating. Revenge killings were constant and caught in a vicious circle. Seeking out one's enemy to destroy another would guarantee success as did many tribes gained an ally with the United States. Tecumseh, a Shawnee, tried unsuccessfully to unite all American Indian tribes against the United States, but he failed because of the extremely volatile inter & extra-tribal conflicts. U.S.-Indian Nation standings wanned when the Cherokee took their grievances to the U.S. Supreme court with a series of cases like the Cherokee Nation vs. Georgia case. Case rulings would establish precedence in the U.S courts and is difficult to overturn. Cherokee Nation vs. Georgia defined Indian Nations as "domestic dependant nations" weaking their standing in the international community. Today, Native Americans are in a resurgence that has not been seen for over 500 years. But many still feel under-represented and mal-treated in main stream United States, often treated as foreigners in their own country.
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Why did Native Americans lose millions of acres of land during the progressive era?
sds
What treaty was issued in 1795 and declared that Native Americans would lose two-thirds of the southern portion of Ohio?
The Treaty of Greenville was issued in 1795 and declared that Native Americans would lose two-thirds of the southern portion of Ohio.
What does native American and Latino American have in common?
We both lose land, lost our way of life in that area
What might have happened if Native Americans had not have helped the french fight the British?
i think they had to lose and they lost everything.when they get helped then they were brave to fight with them.
Why did the Native Americans lose food during the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad?
The Native Americans lost their food during the First Transcontinental Railroad because, when they were relocated they, lost their herd of buffalo. The buffalo was all they had for food, shelter, etc.
Why did native American lose their way of life?
Native Americans lose their way of life because the English were interested in settling the land and farming it, but that was the land that the Native Americans would not be able to use for hunting or growing their own food.
What did the native americans lose?
Native Americans lost a country that was once theirs. They were a peace loving people that were nice to the Pilgrims and helped teach them about their country.
What was the daws acts?
The American government tried to Americanize the Native American population by offering land and citizenship to those who would give up their tribal traditions and culture. The Dawes Act (February 8, 1887) encouraged several Native Americans to do as such. The Act basically regarded this distribution of land to Native Americans in Oklahoma.
What land did the Native Americans lose from 1850 - 1870?
i have nnooo idea :D:D:P:P
Why are there not many nativeamericans today?
Native Americans have merged into the multicultural society of the the United States and other countries. As they inter-marry and lose traditions they no longer identify themselves as native Americans. There are a few remaining communities where native genes, traditions and culture continue, but those communities are leaking young members who move away to find jobs, partners and first world lifestyles. Eventually there will be nobody left who can claim to be pure native American. My grandfather was native American, but he married outside the culture. My lifestyle is western. I cannot claim to be native American.
Why did Native Americans lose millions of acres of land during the progressive era?
sds
What treaty was issued in 1795 and declared that Native Americans would lose two-thirds of the southern portion of Ohio?
The Treaty of Greenville was issued in 1795 and declared that Native Americans would lose two-thirds of the southern portion of Ohio.
What does native American and Latino American have in common?
We both lose land, lost our way of life in that area
What might have happened if Native Americans had not have helped the french fight the British?
i think they had to lose and they lost everything.when they get helped then they were brave to fight with them.
Why do you think Native Americans fought against the US in the war of 1812?
so they wouldn't lose their land or be killed.
Why did the Native Americans lose food during the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad?
The Native Americans lost their food during the First Transcontinental Railroad because, when they were relocated they, lost their herd of buffalo. The buffalo was all they had for food, shelter, etc.
What are the rights that native American lose under the second great removal?
owning casinos and public places.
