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Three Competing Views of Native Americans

Explore the contrasting views of Native Americans as weak, strong, or as partners throughout history, examining factors such as military strength, technology, religion, and alliances with European settlers. Gain insights into the complex relationship between Europeans and Native Americans in different contexts.

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Three Competing Views of Native Americans

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  1. Three Competing Views of Native Americans

  2. View #1: Native Americans as Weak, Innocent, and Uncivilized

  3. A. Weak Military: The Black Legend: Cortes,the Spanish, and the Conquest of the Aztecs

  4. B. Weak Technology: Native American Technology & Navigating the Seas

  5. C. Weak Souls: Las Casas & The Role of Religion

  6. D. Weak Workers: Hunter Gatherers or Farmers?

  7. E. Weak Immune Systems: Death by Disease

  8. II. View #2: Native Americans as Strong, Savage, and Scary

  9. A. Strong Governments: Aztecs, Incas, Iroquois as Empires

  10. B. Strong Technology: Cortes Takes Aztec Shields

  11. C. Strong Militaries: The Pueblo Revolt in New Mexico

  12. III. View #3: Native Americans as Partners

  13. A. Trading Partners: New Foods and New Objects

  14. B. Military Partners: French, English, and Native American Alliances

  15. C. Romantic Partners: Eunice Williams Becomes Iroquois

  16. KEY POINT: The relationship between Europeans and Native Americans varies widely depending on the time and place.

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