Native Americans generally viewed nature as a sacred and interconnected system, emphasizing stewardship and harmony with the environment. They often saw land as a communal resource, integral to their identity and spiritual practices. In contrast, many white settlers viewed nature primarily as a commodity to be exploited for economic gain, prioritizing land ownership and resource extraction. This fundamental difference in worldview led to significant conflicts over land use and environmental management.
Native Americans believed nature was sacred. White settlers believed nature was a resource.
Native Americans believed nature was sacred. White settlers believed nature was a resource.
Native Americans believed nature was sacred. White settlers believed nature was a resource.
Native Americans believed nature was sacred. White settlers believed nature was a resource.
Native Americans believed nature was sacred. White settlers believed nature was a resource.
Native Americans believed nature was sacred. White settlers believed nature was a resource.
Native Americans believed nature was sacred. White settlers believed nature was a resource.
Native Americans believed nature was sacred. White settlers believed nature was a resource.
Native Americans believed nature was sacred. White settlers believed nature was a resource.
Native Americans believed nature was sacred. White settlers believed nature was a resource.
Native Americans believed nature was sacred. White settlers believed nature was a resource.
Native Americans believed nature was sacred. White settlers believed nature was a resource.
Native Americans believed nature was sacred. White settlers believed nature was a resource.
Native Americans believed nature was sacred. White settlers believed nature was a resource.
Native Americans believed nature was sacred. White settlers believed nature was a resource.
Native Americans believed nature was sacred. White settlers believed nature was a resource.
Native Americans believed nature was sacred. White settlers believed nature was a resource.