Although specifics varied from tribe to tribe and perhaps clan to clan, there were several generalities. Everything living, and sometimes non-living, had its own spirit to be protected and honored. They did not take more than they needed of animal or plant. They believed that the lands belonged to the Earth mother and therefore could not be owned or sold. Creator put everything on the earth to be protected. Again, be aware that those are just general statements. Each tribe was different.
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I think the Europeans tended to view the American Indians in more romantic terms than did the settlers - as "noble savages", so to speak.
The Native American view was opposite of the Europeans. Land was to be taken care of, but not owned. The Native American tribes farmed the forests and only took what they needed to live. While the Europeans cut down forest lands, brought in foreign animals, introduced insects and plants not native to the environment. The European honey bee was the most destructive of all and destroyed native crops and plants.
Beer was made by American Indians
How did the physical environment of the eastern woodland Indians affect the homes they constructed
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they actually couldn't modify their environment because they lack of knowledge so they use their insticts.
Israel Worsley has written: 'A view of the American Indians' -- subject(s): Origin, Indians, Lost tribes of Israel
Chinook Indians do not harm the environment.
I think the Europeans tended to view the American Indians in more romantic terms than did the settlers - as "noble savages", so to speak.
use buffalo skin for a blanket and make tippi :D
Concepts varied from tribe to tribe, but most did not view land as a commodity that could be bought and sold.
The Native American view was opposite of the Europeans. Land was to be taken care of, but not owned. The Native American tribes farmed the forests and only took what they needed to live. While the Europeans cut down forest lands, brought in foreign animals, introduced insects and plants not native to the environment. The European honey bee was the most destructive of all and destroyed native crops and plants.
Beer was made by American Indians
How did the physical environment of the eastern woodland Indians affect the homes they constructed
A Native American's way of life was tied directly to his environment, both spiritually as well as physically. Native American's attempted to always strike a balance to preserve nature in the way it was with as little impact as possible. Many Native American's today attempt to continue this tradition.
absorb American Indians into the mainstream American culture.