Likewise, the arrival of the Dutch in Africa sent out shockwaves throughout the continent. ... Meanwhile, the Dutch influenced almost every aspect of the native African's lives and changed them drastically. ... Sailors began to split up the voyage by stopping at the cape of Africa. ... The southern African coast also contained a large supply of fresh water. ... The first colonists in Africa were members of the Dutch East India Company. ...

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A Comparison of Native American and African American Cultures Native American and African American cultures each have had their own long rich histories from before the white majority arrived in America. Each group has had their own unique languages, familial relationships, social relations, music and dance traditions, they have shared many common experiences over the past 400 years (Grim, 1995).This paper will compare the cultures and histories of African American and Native American people and their long and often bloody interactions with the white majority in America. ... African American Hi...

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Before Europeans journeyed to North America and brought African slaves with them, Africans and Native Americans actually had a lot in common. ... In this hemisphere, there were hundreds of Native nations, each with its own spirituality, language, system of government, and land base. ... The very first Cherokee to own an African American slave was Nancy Ward. ... The tribe interacted with enslaved Africans and African Americans in a multitude of ways. ... Meigs, Sr. counted 583 African American slaves held by Cherokee Indians (Davis). ...

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However, Equiano holds on to a considerably part of African heritage. ... This compromise leaves him torn between his adopted Western beliefs and his native African values. ... He begins on a quest to read and write having already partially learned the English language around two to three years after he arrives in England. ... Choice of modes of discourse, diction and figurative language can all add value and depth to a work of literature. ... She rarely uses any descriptive language. ...

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The only two European immigrant groups that remained isolated were the Germans and the Jews "the Germans being feared because their massive numbers and different language posed a threat to the dominance of the nascent pseudo-English culture, and the Jews being excluded because of their faith. ... The years from 1700-1750 saw a dramatic rise in the African slave population, with more than 250,000 being forcibly transplanted to the American continent. The demographic impact cannot be overstated: southern colonies that were almost completely devoid of Africans in 1680 were 30-40% slaves by 1...

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In the Nigerian "Cinderella" version, the tale was recorded in the (West Africa) Hausa language and published, originally, in 1911 by Frank Edgar. ... In contrast to the Native American "Cinderella" version, the tale was told, originally, in the Algonquin language. ...

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In Pennsylvania, where the majority of German immigrants settled, German leaders feared the settlers due to their dislike for English customs and language. ... Race and Ethnic Definitions) Anglo-Saxon Americans also stereotyped Africans and Native Americans. ... P. 15) This belief justified and encouraged the white Europeans to enslave the black Africans. Africans and Indians received the worst type of racism. Africans became the property of others, and Indians were slaughtered all over the country. ...

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These distinct nations and tribes, developed distinct cultures, languages and attributes, most likely depending on what part of the continent they settled on. ... Whole races have been enslaved during a point or another such as African Americans and the Irish Americans. ... Depending on how you look at it, the atrocities they have endured may or may not be worse that others such as the African American Slavery. ... What if African Americans requested for their own territory in the USA? ... In some territories, they encourage children to learn the tribe's language as their primary language...

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By eliminating different civilizations and cultures, progress weakens life and favors death. Small-scale societies are one of the first victims of this transgression. John H. Bodley guides the readers of, "Victims of Progress" to the subjectification to cultural change, modernization, and economic d...

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Where does that leave African Americans, who when this was published, had just been absolved from slavery thirty years prior? ... African Americans show one side of the darkness of this idealism of Americanization. ... Even though the North during the Civil War helped them escape, they didn't want them in their neighborhoods, used rude language and slurs, and when they were offered jobs, the pay was horrible, not enough for a place to stay, food, or really any necessities. ... The dehumanization of African Americans is completely horrific, and sadly, it is not the only terrible reality th...

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The study focuses upon predominantly Chinese American people, but also discusses the likes of African Americans and Native Americans. ... " (Yep 43) This displays how these men were used for the use of entertainment even though they were only speaking their language of their native tongue. ... There were multiple bridges and alliances formed amongst the minorities in America during that time which were the Chinese, African, and Native American peoples. The Kues in particular formed a strong alliance with the Harlem Globetrotters, which was an all African American basketball team. ...

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The influence of African culture into the southern colonies was very strong due to the large amount of African slaves. With their free labor, they brought music, dance and language to the America's, making it the most diverse region in the world at the time. ... It is said that millions of black men and women were kidnapped from their homes in Africa, often by local tribal leaders, and were brought to the Americas by aristocrats profiteering from their vulnerability. ...

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They had distinctive social and political systems, clothing styles, shelters, foods, languages, and spiritual and philosophical beliefs. ... But they were helpless against European and African diseases because they lacked immunity to European diseases such as measles and smallpox. ... Europe, Africa, and Asia had been trading knowledge and technologies for centuries. ...

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Thus, the dark side of human nature is thought only to exist in those people who have not been graced with the presence of a government, written language, and other essentials necessary to exist as what is believed to be a "pure" human being. ... The atmosphere of unknown in a foreign place (Vietnam or the African Congo) creates for an unprecedented amount of fear, even in such trained men as Marlow, Kurtz, and Captain Willard. ...

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The Film draws you into the Lakota lifestyle and makes you feel sympathetic toward the Native Americans by having them speak in their native language. ... I know how hurtful the N word used to describe African Americans can be when used by a white person. ...

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Although York was forced to come along, he was of great use to the expedition and did things no African-American had done before such as carrying a gun. York was also most likely the first African-American to vote in the U.S. because he took part in the Corps voting on where to stay the winter ("History and Culture: People" 7). ... Marcovitz, author of "Sacagawea: Guide for the Lewis and Clark Expedition," communicates that Charbonneau offered to come along on the expedition as a cook and interpreter and he was given the job after explaining that he could speak the Hidat...

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The satellite communication is a way, in which images from Western world are sent to the people living in Africa or South America. ... "People lost interest in the native stories, legends, and language, which are really important because they teach people how to live"(Mander pg.105). ...

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The satellite communication is a way, in which images from Western world are sent to the people living in Africa or South America. ... "People lost interest in the native stories, legends, and language, which are really important because they teach people how to live"(Mander pg.105). ...

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Although there were limited attempts at anthropology and translations of their languages, overall the intolerance of the colonists set them at odds with the Native Americans. ... The oral history of the African slaves was becoming infused with their new American experiences. ...

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Susan states in her article The Christian Science Monitor, "It is the most degrading word that is used to refer to us in the English language. ... It is like someone who is not African American or black telling rappers who are African American or black not to use the n-word in their songs/music. ...

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The Plight of The North American Indians The history and culture of the American Indian is sadly misrepresented because of culture biases and inaccurate reports. In order to give a more accurate report of the American Indian one must look at period before the Euro...

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In the movie, Smoke Signals, two men from the Coeur d"Alene Indian Reservation, take a journey to Arizona. The trip turns into a philosophical journey as much as a physical one. The two staring roles of this movie and the book are the portrayal of Thomas and Victor. Victor potrays as a rough indian guy from outside but emotional inside.Thomas is a guy who follows his heritage. Movie is the story of two Indian boys on a journey. ...

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"The Cherokee dominated the Southern Appalachians by means of a loose confederacy held together by ties of language, kinship, trade, and custom" (Drake 7). ... Country folk and African American slaves mainly formed the regiments. ...

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