Through European eyes the Native Americans knew nothing of how to live. ... They set up towns with Native self-rule, and gave the appointed guardians the power to control the land. ... With each effort to resist the Europeans" constant encroachment into Native lands, there was greater consequence to follow. ... With the Natives" knowledge of the land and skills in agriculture, Jamestown grew and became profitable very quickly. ... Powhatan's son led the tribe against them in a counter attack, which destroyed a third of the population of Jamestown. ...

• Word Count: 1610
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The groups include women, African-Americans, and Native-Americans. ... In the 19th century, Native-Americans had to fight for their power, rights, and land. ... Indian wars broke out between European settlers and Native-Americans. ... The Native-Americans did not end up much better than the slaves at first. ... A limited number of women were permitted to vote and American wives and mothers could participate in political processes through private influence on their husbands and sons. ...

• Word Count: 1646
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

A native passing by overhears her and comments, " Other side of the earth. ... "A third more serious said, "Let me explain, Natives don't respect one any the more after meeting one," you see (Forster, 25)." ... Moore is telling her son Ronny of her encounter with Aziz, an Indian. ... Moore points out how much of a kind person and gentlemen Aziz is, while Ronny objects and says he is not a young man but a native man who cannot and should not consider himself equal enough to converse with a British. ...

• Word Count: 1502
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School