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Reformers disdained native cultures. Taking samples of things said by different reformers both historical as well as modern.
Christians / Catholics: "Heathen religions" - "Kill the Indian to save the child" - "Their ceremonies must be banned, their dances forbidden, the whole of their culture must be stamped out in order to bring them to God" [sic]. Reformers then setup schools and got laws passed that forced native children into American [christian & catholic] schools where they were beaten, tortured, forced to wear American clothes, forbidden to speak native languages, forced to worship 'christian gods', imprisoned if they attempted to run away, raped (both male and female), and often never sent home to their families. American's claim this was discontinued in 1965, but I have seen it happen as recently as 2007.
US Government: "They are children and we must take their lands and money into trust for their own benefit" - "They stand as guardians of the treasure vaults of this land"
Society: "The only good Indian is a dead Indian" (The only good Injun is a dead Injun) - "Indian Givers" (Derogatory claim, term) - "Prairie N*ggers." Every white family (per se) has a story about how someone in their family was raped, murdered, and or scalped by an Indian at some point.
Modern Society: (These things still exist and can be found):
- "No Indians Allowed" (restaurants, bars, hotels) throughout New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, Nevada, Wyoming, North and South Dakota.
- Laws; "Indians are prohibited from playing cards in public" - "Indians may not be on Main Street, on any Sunday" - "Indians are prohibited from the City Limits."
- Police arrest Indians for driving with Indian Nation plates or drivers licenses in: Arizona, Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Missouri, Arkansas, and Kansas. In these states they seize the vehicle and force them to pay to get it back, and refuse to release it if they have seized it more than once.
- Homeland Security, Airports, Embarkation points, FBI & Boarder Patrol will not allow an Indian to cross the border with Indian Nation issued ID & the US State department will not issue a passport to an Indian who is not a BIA registered tribe. In all of these cases they are arrested and or held (some tribal members are 'deported' (back to the US??))
- Airlines, Trains, Bus lines will not allow an Indian to embark with Indian Nation issued ID - must have a United States Identification (please note that no US Indian ID exists).
- Banks will not allow an Indian to open an account without a US Issued ID (which does not exist) & SSN - (Chase, Wells Fargo, Bank of America)
- Sports teams continue to use "mascots" of Indians, such use is derogatory.
- Indians cannot buy, or own cars in some states (Texas, Nevada, Missouri)
- Indians cannot get some services (Cable, Phone, etc) because they are not issued Social Security Numbers (SS Numbers are for US Citizens only), and companies will not provide services without them.
- Wal-Mart refuses to recognize Indians or issued tax exemptions for them.
- Some Counties refuse to allow Indians to live there; Wise County Texas (Letter from Wise County Sheriff to tribal members "...go back to your homelands, where ever that maybe.")
Note: Some terms used herein are derogatory in nature and not intended to offend but to educate. Current laws, arrests, and Policies are from personal experience in those states. I am in personal possession of any notification letter noted.
What else can I help you with?
How were the native American affected by Andrew Jackson presidency?
The Native Americans knew that they were about to be kicked out with Jackson's mindset of putting pioneers and settlers into the Native American land.
Why were the Iroquois unwilling to join the British and Indian war?
The British were taking the Native Americans land and they attacked the English settlers to force them out of New England. ... British settlers wanted to settle on Native American lands. Why were the Iroquois unwilling to join the British in the French and Indian War?
What Native American Indian tribe resided in New Jersey before the settlers came in?
The Lenape Native Americans as they know themselves although Europeans knew them as the Delaware.
Why did American expansion make native Americans?
Because American settlers moved in native Americans territories.
Who encouraged Native American tribes to unite against western settlement?
The French persuaded the Native Americans to attack the settlers during the French and Indian War (AKA Seven Years War).
What method of assimilation did settlers use to target Native American youths?
Indian Schools
How did European settlers cause the downfall of the American indian civilization?
Largely by bringing diseases with them that the native americans had no resistance to.
How did congress respond to the demands of the settlers over Native American land?
By passing the Indian Removal Act in 1830.
What is the religion of native american slaves?
American Indian slaves brought whatever beliefs their particular tribe practiced.
How were the native American affected by Andrew Jackson presidency?
The Native Americans knew that they were about to be kicked out with Jackson's mindset of putting pioneers and settlers into the Native American land.
What Indian tribes believe in Buddhism?
No Native American tribe has adopted Buddhism as a tribal religion.
What was the prevailing religion of colonial Massachusetts?
Native American beliefs were the prevailing religion of colonial Massachusetts. There was also a small minority of European settlers that practiced Christianity.
Why was the metacom war fought?
Native American white settlers were taking over white settlers Native American land
What is the religion of the native Americans?
American Indian slaves brought whatever beliefs their particular tribe practiced.
Why were the Iroquois unwilling to join the British and Indian war?
The British were taking the Native Americans land and they attacked the English settlers to force them out of New England. ... British settlers wanted to settle on Native American lands. Why were the Iroquois unwilling to join the British in the French and Indian War?
What Native American Indian tribe resided in New Jersey before the settlers came in?
The Lenape Native Americans as they know themselves although Europeans knew them as the Delaware.
How do you say blue in native american indian?
There are about 700 different Native American languages. But there is no such language as "Indian".
