Before he returned with more men, a vast number of Aztecs suffered and died of smallpox because there bodies had no natural immunities to it. Smallpox was not only seen by the Aztecs, but became a problem for many other Native Americans as well. ... The European's overall desire for god, gold, and glory had horrible effects upon the Native American's as well. ... In other ways the Europeans greed negatively affected the Native American's, too. ... The land that was once tribal land for the Native Americans were quickly overrun by Europeans, and because they saw the Native Americ...

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Learning to Transform When asked to explore the relationship between learning and transformation in the Native oral tradition one has to wonder. ... The correlation between learning and transformation in the native oral tradition has a duel nature. ... In each story Natives learn that both Salmon and Deer live as humans in their own worlds. The stories teach the Natives that both animals sacrifice themselves to feed people. If the Natives respect these animals by saving all their bones and returning them to the water the animals will come back to life. ...

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The Europeans wanted all of the Native Indian's land so the only way to get the land was to get rid of the Native Indians, an ethnic group. ... Besides food, the Native Americans were always short of money. ... There is a way Native Americans live, though. ... First, an American sees little value in the Native Americans, then Native Americans being see the little value for each other. Americans would not care if the value of Native Americans are clear because they want the Native Indians to disappear into history. ...

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For the Native Americans to break free of their nomadic ways they needed to cultivate a stable food source. ... Also the Native Americans were faced with the problems of forming a government. ... Cast not over your shoulder behind you the warnings of the nephews and nieces should they chide your for any error or wrong you may do, but return to the way of the Great Law which is just and right" (P.26). ... The battles between the Native Americans and the Europeans continued for some time. ... The Native Americans intention was to kill John Smith once captured. ...

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One part of the Spanish conquest of the Americas focused on religion: on their need to convert Native Americans to the one true religion. ... Not only did the Spanish get the Native Americans to convert, they also got them to be their employees. Having the Native Americans do the work that the Spanish settlers didn't want to do. ... It wasn't a mistake that they settled in the Americas with the Native Americans. ... Spanish settlers became powerful in the Americas and were able to get the Native people to work for them and in return they taught them the proper religion. ...

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There is a gap in social status between the European and Natives. ... The natives "cry for more education, and more opportunity, and for the removal of the restrictions on native labor and enterprise." ... His return home completes the circular structure of the novel. The return symbolizes a new beginning for his life. ... He views the natives as commodities who are only good for work. ...

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The Native American Through time the concerns of a certain group can stay consistent. ... The Native American speech of Red Jacket, a Seneca clearly states his attitudes and goals. ... Later he tells how they brought their poison (liquor) in return for their hospitality. ... The Cavalry forced them out of their native land causing them to become nomadic. ... As seen the Native American people fought hard to achieve there goals. ...

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Each conquistador had their own way about going about conquering empires, interacting with natives and fulfilling their religions goals on the way. ... He wondered if the leader of the strangers might be an Aztec god who vowed to return from the east. ... Conquistadors interacted with natives many times along their expeditions. ... The religious goals of the conquistadors was mainly to spread Christianity to the native people they encountered. ... The early encounters between the Spanish conquistadors and Native Americans had long-lasting impacts that reached far beyond these two groups. ...

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Similarly, in "Changing Woman and the Hero Twins" we can see the importance of nature to the Native American people. ... Their appreciation of the land is in return ten folds, and their belief in God only increases. Unfortunately, we do not always value the land in the ways of the Native Americans or the Puritans. ... Indeed, Columbus did value the land for which he reaped; however, it is his intentions that differ from those of the Native Americans and Puritans. ...

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Similarly, in "Changing Woman and the Hero Twins" we can see the importance of nature to the Native American people. ... Their appreciation of the land is in return ten folds, and their belief in God only increases. Unfortunately, we do not always value the land in the ways of the Native Americans or the Puritans. ... Indeed, Columbus did value the land for which he reaped; however, it is his intentions that differ from those of the Native Americans and Puritans. ...

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Columbus spoke of his willingness to return with as much gold, spices, and slaves as their Highness wished. ... The Indians, which were actually Native Americans, shared precious information with the settlers about agriculture and hunting on the land, which was crucial for survival. ... Then I try to picture what the Native Americans must have thought about the Spaniards. ... I personally feel bad for the Native Americans. ... He managed to communicate and trade with the Native Americans and helped bring more wealth and power to Spain by doing so. ...

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In 1538 other native groups began following his example and started small uprisings. ... Most of the remaining peoples were divided into encomiendas, a system that left the native people in their villages, but placed them under the control of Spanish settlers. Under the terms of the system the Spanish were to provide the natives with religious instruction and collect tribute for the crown. In return, the Spaniards were entitled to a supposedly limited use of indigenous labor. ... The silver boom peaked in 1584 and economic depression returned shortly after. ...

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Columbus returned to Spain with gold and Indians. ... Christopher told them if they didn't see land in three days, they would return home. ... Truth of the matter was he returned to Spain with little gold nuggets, the bodies of what had once been Native American men and many diseases, including syphilis. ... He called them Indians because he thought they were India's native people. ...

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