1. William Cronon and Changes in the Land
Cronon states, "Toward the middle of the month, Indian populations moved inland to smaller creeks, where eels could be caught as they returned from their spawning in the sea." ( Cronon, 40 ). ... The main idea of the Native Americans was simply that there were certain times of the year for particular crops. ... This explains why the Native Americans moved when the seasons started to change. ... It returned nutrients into the soil and also created and edge in the forest where wildlife could sustain. ... An approach far more invasive than that of the Native Americans. ...
- Word Count: 958
- Approx Pages: 4
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: High School