Historical Contact and Conflict

The conliflict between American Indian and the white man appears to be one instigated entierly by the white man. It amuses me how the Thanksgiving feast shows the white American's dependance on the American Indian, and in the years to come, he turns around and pushes his keeper into less fertile lands and wages war with him. United States propoganda tells us that the American Indian was a savage pagan and that he could not be assymilated into European culture. It sadens me that so much was lost over ignorance. It seems to be the everpresent story of the white man. Dangerous, afraid, and armed to the teeth with weaponry and technology.

I read this historical account and it blows my mind how many non violent attempts there were by the native peoples to coexist despite cultural differences. It is shameful.