This fear of Native Americans is what fueled, in part, the Jackson-era anti-Native American policies circa 1830. ... While the title is explicitly referring to a single character in the book who is literally the last of his tribe, in certain contexts it accentuates the fact that the American colonists completely decimated the Native Americans. ... Although Cooper seems to have no apparent bias, it is rather curious that he would obscure this message after making such an effort with the title as it is. ... He thinks of Native American words as fused with the places they name, and links Nativ...

• Word Count: 1482
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

He entreated the King and Queen to grant him the title "Don" and "Grand Admiral of the Ocean Sea and Viceroy and Perpetual Governor of all the islands," (Halsall). For an individual whose exploit if successful would bring him greater admiration and respect than a title from the King and Queen, why is he so concerned with personal accolades and badges even before he sets sail on his quest? ... By directly pointing out the lack of proper military weapons and equipment of the natives, Columbus downplays any threat of resistance. ... He laid the foundation with the blood of mi...

• Word Count: 1689
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

"The native American has been generally despised by his white conquerors for his poverty and simplicity. ... As the native population in Canada is not treated with equality and justice, we see the aboriginal community in Canada with poor education, in poverty and substance abuse. ... In 1969 Pierre Elliot Trudeau's government had regulated the White Paper, a legal document that had forbid negotiations with the Natives in regards to their aspirations and rights by removing their Indian status (Statement of the Government of Canada on Indian policy, 1969, Queens Printer). ... The case was r...

• Word Count: 1070
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: Undergraduate